adj

hairless

HEH-uh-luhs

Hairless (adj) means Without hair; bald or naturally lacking fur. Example: “The Sphynx is a hairless breed of cat.”

adj

Without hair; bald or naturally lacking fur.

"The Sphynx is a hairless breed of cat."

"His hairless head gleamed under the stage lights."

How to use hairless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLacking hair or fur entirely.

Common pairings

a hairless cat go hairless

hairlesses plural

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The Sphynx is a _____ breed of cat.

From "hair" plus the suffix "-less," meaning "without."

glabrous

What does “hairless” mean?

The word “hairless” means without hair; bald or naturally lacking fur. In plain terms, lacking hair or fur entirely.

How do you pronounce “hairless”?

“Hairless” is pronounced HEH-uh-luhs (/ˈhɛɹləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “hairless” in a sentence?

Here is “hairless” used in a sentence: “The Sphynx is a hairless breed of cat.”

What is another word for “hairless”?

Words with a similar meaning to “hairless” include glabrous.

What part of speech is “hairless”?

“Hairless” is an adjective.