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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA toupee or partial wig used to fill out someone's hair.

Common pairings

wear a hairpiece fit a hairpiece

Word forms

hairpieces plural

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Etymology

From "hair" and "piece," meaning a piece of false hair.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hairpiece

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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