horsehair

noun

horse·​hair ˈhȯrs-ˌher 

1

: the hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail

2

: cloth made from horsehair

Examples of horsehair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After being washed and dried, horsehair is sorted by length and stretched onto a simple wooden frame known as a guanga. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

This summer, an all-female artists’ show is also planned on the site of an old horsehair factory in Castle Cary, supported by developer James Camm and contemporary art curator Laura Long, further showcasing the region’s creative momentum. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 21 May 2026

Windy Mesa in Lanesboro features a unique collection of horsehair pottery. — Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026

When the animal was wrapped around his shoulders, Alexander could discreetly tug on horsehairs that would make the mouth of the mask open and dose. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing horsehair

• horsehair worm

Rhymes for horsehair

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

horsehair

noun

horse·​hair -ˌha(ə)r 

-ˌhe(ə)r

1

: hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail

2

: cloth made from horsehair

horsehair adjective