wig

noun

ˈwig How to pronounce wig (audio)
Definition of wignext
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

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Recent Examples of wig Her family was fortunate enough to afford wigs, but quickly discovered not everyone can. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 In the Central African Republic — where transgender people have little to no legal protections and are marginalized in much of society — Fuentes dons her wig only in the privacy of her bathroom. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Among them, Mimi Sheraton, who donned wigs and other disguises to go unrecognized when reviewing. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 If not, find another box or even a large, zippered plastic bag that’s big enough to accommodate the wig without folding it. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wig
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  1. hairpiece
  2. toupee
Noun
  • Nobody was hurt, Ferguson said, though the man responsible for the mistake did lose his hairpiece in the blast, unveiling his bald head.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once rid of the hairpiece, Agassi produced the most successful season of his career.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairpiece
Noun
  • Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
    — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • He was immediately taken, both by Cheney’s warm personality and the instant results that a toupee can offer.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of toupee

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