hairpiece

noun

hair·​piece ˈher-ˌpēs 

plural hairpieces

1

: supplementary natural or synthetic hair (such as an extension) used in some hairstyles

2

: toupee sense 1

Synonyms

• wig

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This time around, Faracy wore a gilded replica of the look, consisting of a gold corset with a gold cone bra, an assortment of gold chains, gold hoop earrings, and a gold hairpiece adorning her high ponytail. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

The smaller section was rolled at an angle, and the larger portion looks like it was rolled around a hairpiece or a hair donut for added lift, volume, and shape. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1