hairpiece

noun
UK: /ˈheə.piːs/
US: /ˈher.piːs/

  1. A piece of artificial hair worn to cover baldness or for fashion.

    1. He wears a hairpiece to hide his bald spot.
    2. The actor's hairpiece almost fell off during the intense scene.

  2. An addition to someone's natural hair, such as a wig or toupee.

    1. She bought a new hairpiece for the party tonight.
    2. The detective noticed the man's hairpiece was slightly askew, raising suspicion.

Synonyms

wig toupee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hairpiece" in English means: A piece of artificial hair worn to cover baldness or for fashion., An addition to someone's natural hair, such as a wig or toupee..

The phonetic transcription of "hairpiece" is /ˈheə.piːs/ in British English and /ˈher.piːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hairpiece": wig, toupee.

Example usage of "hairpiece": "He wears a hairpiece to hide his bald spot.". More examples on the page.