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

The flowers varied in size and shape, featuring anywhere from two to 18 petals, the hat itself made from silk taffeta, silk organza, horsehair, and wire, with a cotton lining base. —Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025

The mattresses, crafted with natural materials such as horsehair, are designed for comfort and restorative sleep. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

There were few clues, a muddy footprint on a bedspread, a piece of horsehair, and 13-inch strand of cord found under the victim’s body. —Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025

The topper, incorporating wool and horsehair, allows the mattress to breathe, as opposed to foam mattresses. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025

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