variants or shorthaired
: having short hair
short-haired cats
a shorthaired dog breed
short-haired men

Examples of short-haired in a Sentence

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Long-haired pups usually need more baths than their short-haired counterparts. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Pit bulls, Dalmatians, and other short-haired breeds are especially vulnerable; even long-haired white cats are sensitive around their eyes, their nose, and the tips of their ears. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025 The short-haired young professional of the Eighties and Nineties had given way to a 42-year-old with a head shaved on both sides, earrings, and a pierced eyebrow. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025 The bears typically have dusty-black coats, curved claws and short-haired muzzles. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 According to Vasudevan, short-haired breeds typically need brushing once a week and occasional baths, while medium to long-haired breeds, like the golden retriever in the clip, may need brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 Ariana Grande’s floral sculptural up-do is a true work of art, while Ayra Starr finds short-haired girls do have more fun. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025 For example, brachycephalic breeds like pugs have difficulty breathing in hot climates, while short-haired breeds may struggle in colder climates. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short-haired was in 1622

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“Short-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-haired. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

short-haired

adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˌha(ə)rd,
-ˌhe(ə)rd
: having short hair or fur
a short-haired cat
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