adj
Uncommon
haired
heh-uhd
Haired (adj) means having hair, especially of a specified type (used in combinations like "curly-haired" or "grey-haired"). Example: “A tall, dark-haired stranger walked into the bar.”
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Having hair, especially of a specified type (used in combinations like "curly-haired" or "grey-haired").
"A tall, dark-haired stranger walked into the bar."
"The curly-haired puppy was the star of the litter."
"The fair-haired girl waved at us from across the playground."
How to use haired
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes having hair, usually paired with a word describing its color or texture.
Common pairings
fair-haired
grey-haired
curly-haired
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more haired
- Superlative
- most haired
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Etymology
From Old English, formed by adding "-ed" to "hair" to describe something possessing hair.
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See all rhymes for haired →Frequently asked questions
What does “haired” mean?
The word “haired” means having hair, especially of a specified type (used in combinations like "curly-haired" or "grey-haired"). In plain terms, describes having hair, usually paired with a word describing its color or texture.
How do you pronounce “haired”?
“Haired” is pronounced heh-uhd (/hɛɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “haired” in a sentence?
Here is “haired” used in a sentence: “A tall, dark-haired stranger walked into the bar.”
What part of speech is “haired”?
“Haired” is an adjective.
Where does the word “haired” come from?
The word “haired” comes from Old English. From Old English, formed by adding "-ed" to "hair" to describe something possessing hair.
Is “haired” a common word?
“Haired” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How is haired used in compound words?
Haired is typically used as a suffix in compound adjectives to describe a specified type or color of hair, such as "curly-haired," "grey-haired," or "long-haired." It rarely stands alone and almost always appears hyphenated with a descriptive word before it.
What is the difference between haired and hairy?
Haired describes having hair of a specified type, typically used in hyphenated compounds like "dark-haired," while hairy means covered with a lot of hair or fur, often describing density or coverage rather than a specific hair type or color.
Can haired describe animals as well as people?
Yes, haired can describe animals in compounds such as "short-haired cat" or "long-haired dog," referring to the length or type of their coat, in the same way it describes human hair type in terms like "grey-haired."
