Synonyms of wig

wig

noun

ˈwig 

as in rug

a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area

the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rug
• hairpiece
• toupee
• switch
• extension
• postiche
• fright wig
• wiglet
• fall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wig

By 1974, Parton was out on her own, and her signature public image — the blond wigs, the cleavage-baring outfits that showed off her hourglass figure — was cast in stone. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

Several kinds of clothing, including t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, overcoats, windbreakers, men’s suits and blazers, and accessories, including belts, jewelry, hats, wigs, false beards and eyebrows are included. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

But the styles themselves can introduce their own triggers, from adhesives in wigs and weaves to tension at the hairline from tight braids or twists. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

As the Alley Bar calls it a night, the performers wipe off their stubble and gather up their wigs. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing wig

• wig (out)