adj
balding
Balding (adj) means becoming bald; gradually losing hair, especially on the top of the head. Example: “The balding man at the front of the queue kept checking his phone.”
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Becoming bald; gradually losing hair, especially on the top of the head.
"The balding man at the front of the queue kept checking his phone."
How to use balding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn the process of losing hair, especially from the crown or hairline.
Common pairings
balding man
slightly balding
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more balding
- Superlative
- most balding
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What does “balding” mean?
The word “balding” means becoming bald; gradually losing hair, especially on the top of the head. In plain terms, in the process of losing hair, especially from the crown or hairline.
How do you use “balding” in a sentence?
Here is “balding” used in a sentence: “The balding man at the front of the queue kept checking his phone.”
What part of speech is “balding”?
“Balding” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of balding?
"balding" (adj) means becoming bald; gradually losing hair, especially on the top of the head.
