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 Beyond fragrance, Colep used Cosmoprof to showcase more targeted, problem-solving concepts, including products for scars, post-procedure recovery, acne and hair growth. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Scout’s long, brown hair flowed down her back—reminding us of her mom’s signature locks. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026 The research paper also describes EEG detection through hair. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Martino is 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. — Reeti Malhotra july 21, Sacbee.com, 21 July 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
  • Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches with isolated higher totals to 6 inches through Thursday along the central Gulf Coast from western Florida through southern Louisiana.
    — MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Goodall uses one-inch foam underlay beneath his rings — a specification that has since become mandatory for professional boxing in Britain.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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  • Resistant starch functions more like fiber than traditional starches, Davis explains.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
  • Strawberries pack an impressive amount of nutrition into every bite, with fiber a standout nutrient.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of fiber
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  • If these clone yaks are meant to boost the farming industry, are they being selectively bred to produce more milk, or better cuts of meat, or specific types of wool?
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Individual cells excrete stalks that stick to submerged rocks and, despite its slimy appearance, typically feels like wet wool.
    — Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
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  • His personal insults, ranging from Adam Schiff having a pencil neck to Chris Christie’s weight to Bruce Springsteen’s aged face, also were repeats of various Truth Social posts.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • Catcher Will Smith’s timeline to return from a neck injury remains unclear, after the Dodgers temporarily shut him down from baseball activities, beginning around the All-Star break.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of neck
Noun
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely in pan, about 2 hours.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • The bear was panting and struggling with the placement of its paws and legs on the pole — which was carrying 7,200-volt wires at 22 feet high.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • As the world entered the 19th century, blue coats and yellow waistcoats were adopted as part of the dress code.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Then, Depp emerged, fully transformed into the curmudgeonly character with makeup and Scrooge’s iconic black coat and matching top hat.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of coat
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  • But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Draft the outline, record the practice clip, or take the first step.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • After forming an alliance with Pogačar — who put on a show even through the typically ceremonial last stage — an exhausted van der Poel faced an onslaught in the final moments but hung on by a thread.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • That two-word endorsement, dropped into a viral thread, has reignited a debate over wealth, power, and democracy that most Americans thought was settled more than a century ago.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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