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 Snag the Biolage Hydra Source Hair Serum, plus more hair care from the brand, below. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Washington’s hair was styled by Nikki Nelms, with makeup provided by artist Keita Moore. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Low iron stores can translate to difficulty concentrating, fatigue and even hair loss. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 July 2026 Ask your health care provider to check your thyroid if hair loss seems excessive or persistent. — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 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
  • Del Rio could see over 6 inches, which is about what the city typically sees from June to August.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • These should be at least eight inches, and the taller the coil, the better the body contouring.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of inch
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  • Tips for a Balanced Breakfast Protein can help balance a rise in blood sugar levels, while fiber can help contribute to protein’s ability to promote satiety and feelings of fullness.
    — Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026
  • During this curing stage, chemical reactions harden the resin and lock the fibers together into a strong, lightweight structure.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • Unlike straw or lower-grade wool blends, beaver felt can be reworked without collapsing its structure, which is what allows hats to be reshaped by hand rather than stamped out of a mold.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The record also states that the boys were wearing heavy wool coats and silk stockings in the middle of summer in Philly.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
  • Many runners appeared completely unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of neck
Noun
  • But Norway were angered by England’s first goal which came after a goal kick appeared to hit an overhead sky camera wire before dropping to Elliot Anderson in the build-up.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Pixel control unlocked The system combines a phase-change material with a crossbar network of copper wires similar to those used in display technologies.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The process began with Rhino 406, a light blue epoxy base coat applied on the concrete to seal surface irregularities and establish a protective barrier.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • Paint to paper, needle to thread—like couture, fashion illustration is a discipline of the hand.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 July 2026
  • Cece went into her room, flopped onto her bed, and pulled up her text thread with Tomo.
    — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
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