: having hair especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
dark-haired

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At these incandescent parties, Trakata founder Tani Shimizu, a 26-year-old trans man, can be found entrenched on the dance floor, often perreando with one or more beautiful, curly-haired femmes. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Hence the kaleidoscopic rave the couple threw for a crowd that ranged from nine-year-old nephews to silver-haired patrons. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The song is everywhere, from Paris Fashion Week to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to being performed live by Charli xcx — with an appearance from the pink-haired pop star herself. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 Morris was a wild-haired and bearded optimist with gentle eyes. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haired

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haired was in the 14th century

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“Haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haired. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Medical Definition

: having hair especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
red-haired
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