hairpiece

noun

hair·​piece ˈher-ˌpēs How to pronounce hairpiece (audio)
plural hairpieces
1
: supplementary natural or synthetic hair (such as an extension) used in some hairstyles
2

Examples of hairpiece in a Sentence

if no one had told me he wore a hairpiece, I would have thought his hair was his own
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From ancient Egypt to the contemporary era, wigs have proven their enduring value as versatile hairpieces catering to all genders and identities. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 Every piece, from jewelry to gloves, to custom hairpieces, is carefully considered as a means to elevate the look. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Wearing a wig or hairpiece can protect your scalp and ears from the cold.7 8. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 30 Apr. 2025 But the process of creating the hairpieces, dearest gentle readers, is more laborious than Lady Whistledown’s efforts to conceal her identity from the Ton. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairpiece

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hairpiece was in 1926

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“Hairpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairpiece. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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