noun
hairpiece
Hairpiece (noun) means a wig or piece of artificial hair worn to cover thinning or missing hair. Example: “He wore a hairpiece for years before finally shaving his head.”
noun
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A wig or piece of artificial hair worn to cover thinning or missing hair.
"He wore a hairpiece for years before finally shaving his head."
How to use hairpiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA toupee or partial wig used to fill out someone's hair.
Common pairings
wear a hairpiece
fit a hairpiece
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- Plural
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Etymology
From "hair" and "piece," meaning a piece of false hair.
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What does “hairpiece” mean?
The word “hairpiece” means a wig or piece of artificial hair worn to cover thinning or missing hair. In plain terms, a toupee or partial wig used to fill out someone's hair.
How do you use “hairpiece” in a sentence?
Here is “hairpiece” used in a sentence: “He wore a hairpiece for years before finally shaving his head.”
What part of speech is “hairpiece”?
“Hairpiece” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hairpiece?
"hairpiece" (noun) means a wig or piece of artificial hair worn to cover thinning or missing hair.
