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

Years later, Crowe made another project with Cruise — 2001’s Vanilla Sky — and the actor put on a wig reminiscent of Spector’s hair. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

There have been tons of wigs, three murders — one for each episode so far — and lots of shake-ups in the handling of the respective murder cases. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026

The killer is Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a petite young woman who goes about in a variety of wigs, under a variety of names, careful to mask in public. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Davidson is wearing a wig of epic proportions along with what appears to be some facial prosthetics for the movie, which will turn him into the titular character. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Phrases Containing wig

• wig (out)