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Hair: meaning, definitions and examples

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hair

 

[ her ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

on head

Any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals.

Synonyms

locks, strands, tresses

Examples of usage

  • She has long blonde hair.
  • He has curly hair.
  • I need to wash my hair.
Context #2 | Noun

body

A very small quantity or extent.

Synonyms

bit, particle, trace

Examples of usage

  • He doesn't have a hair of courage left.
  • I don't have a hair of doubt about it.
Context #3 | Noun

botany

A slender outgrowth from the surface of a plant.

Synonyms

bristle, fiber, filament

Examples of usage

  • The plant was covered in fine white hairs.
  • The stems are covered with tiny hairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hair" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rambut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพััั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚osy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซช (ใ‹ใฟ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheveux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cabello

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ๋ฆฌ์นด๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๅ‘ (tรณu fวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saรง

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cabello

Etymology

The word 'hair' originated from the Old English word 'hรฆr', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'haira'. Hair has been an important aspect of human identity and culture throughout history, with various styles and treatments symbolizing different social and cultural meanings.

See also: hairband, hairbrush, hairdresser, hairline, hairpiece, hairpin, hairs, hairstylist, hairy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,265, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.