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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As for the character's unique hairstyle, Garber applied four separate hairpieces including a samurai wig and sideburns. Mike Miller, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 That reliable iron lump brings the 5,000-pound car to 60 mph from a standstill in about 10 seconds, not so brisk a pace as to blow off a bad hairpiece. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 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 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 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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