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

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The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 In front, Palo Alto 30-somethings bob in the waves on their surfboards, cheered on by their WASPy spouses clad in linen tunics, who keep half an eye on their salty-haired offspring hunting for seashells on the beach. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026 Cocaine with creative packaging Police provided no explanation for the stickers with the image of the golden-haired Norwegian striker. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the seizure of the stash of 369 kilograms (813 pounds) of cocaine on Wednesday, police said, but provided no explanation for the stickers with the image of the golden-haired Norwegian striker. CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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 23 Aug. 2026.

Medical Definition

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