hairline
Hairline (noun) means the edge along the forehead or scalp where hair begins to grow. Example: “His hairline had receded noticeably by his forties.”
How to use hairline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the edge of your hair on your forehead, or a crack so thin it looks like a strand of hair.
Word forms
hairlines plural
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His _____ had receded noticeably by his forties.
Etymology
From "hair" and "line," describing something as thin as a strand of hair.
Rhymes for hairline
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What does “hairline” mean?
The word “hairline” means the edge along the forehead or scalp where hair begins to grow. In plain terms, either the edge of your hair on your forehead, or a crack so thin it looks like a strand of hair.
How do you pronounce “hairline”?
“Hairline” is pronounced HEHR-lyn (/ˈhɛɹˌlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hairline” in a sentence?
Here is “hairline” used in a sentence: “His hairline had receded noticeably by his forties.”
What part of speech is “hairline”?
“Hairline” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hairline” have?
“Hairline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the edge along the forehead or scalp where hair begins to grow.