hair

noun

ˈher How to pronounce hair (audio)
Definition of hairnext
1
as in inch
a very small distance or degree a race that was won by a hair

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2
as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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3
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hair But the fall and winter hair trends—with the help of Ortega—show a shift happening in the opposite direction, embracing a much more relaxed and carefree aesthetic. — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026 Robbie’s blond hair was swept into a high ponytail—reminiscent of the one first worn by Lilli. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 The clinic states that five hair transplant doctors work on staff, with operating rooms on site, so the patient books, pays and is treated within the same institution. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Her photographs capture the curious rituals and unexpected intimacies of a pageant devoted entirely to hair. — Photovogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
  1. inch
  2. fiber
  3. wool
  4. neck
  5. wire
  6. coat
  7. step
  8. thread
Noun
  • Raven says the image appears roughly equivalent to a 16-inch screen that’s held at arm’s length, with more than 1,500 nits of brightness.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Alienware 18 Area-51 is huge, with a massive 18-inch screen that pumps out gorgeously high resolution at a flabbergasting 300Hz frame rate.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • Luther, 24, was reborn after a bullet damaged her brain and severed the fibers of her identity.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The chipmaker and networking provider must dominate the fiber in the data center as connections move away from copper.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • Our top picks are made from quality materials like Grade-A Mongolian cashmere and merino wool that feel smooth and soft without feeling too heavy for lounging.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Underneath, Lawrence doubled down on the yellow-green palette with a lime Miu Miu wool cardigan, worn over a white T-shirt and loose black trousers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • Investing in a handful of turtleneck or mock-neck layering tees, like this cashmere-blend top, is a great way to increase warmth without adding bulk.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The 13-year-old rapper opted for an all-black outfit, composed of a long high-neck jacket and combat boots.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of neck
Noun
  • Meanwhile, North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, tactical roads, anti-tank walls and other fortifications to what's already one of the world's most heavily armed borders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The deputy made a U-turn and saw the man, who deputies say is 49-year-old Brenton Burke, kneeling under the truck’s steering column and pulling wires, the arrest report states.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wire
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  • Atop her groutfit, Rihanna added an extra dose of cozy with a white shag coat, worn slung over her shoulders.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Below, shop similar suede coats on Amazon, starting at $36, plus inspiration for recreating the entire look.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Its opening step requires two protons to combine, with one converting into a neutron through the weak nuclear interaction.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • From YouTube influencers to Reddit threads, the health and wellness side of the internet is full of talk about peptides.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Social feeds and Reddit threads are where most grocery dupe discoveries happen, with shoppers posting side by side comparisons and taste tests of store brands against national favorites.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
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