hair

[heər]

hair Definition

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals.

Using hair: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hair" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has long, curly hair.

  • Example

    He is losing his hair as he gets older.

  • Example

    The cat's hair is very soft.

  • Example

    I need to get a haircut.

hair Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hair

Idioms Using hair

  • let one's hair down

    to relax and behave informally

    Example

    After a long week at work, she decided to let her hair down and go out dancing with her friends.

  • make one's hair stand on end

    to cause someone to feel frightened or horrified

    Example

    The horror movie was so scary that it made my hair stand on end.

  • a British idiom meaning 'calm down' or 'don't get angry'

    Example

    Keep your hair on! I'm sure we can find a solution to this problem.

Phrases with hair

  • a day when one's hair looks particularly unattractive or difficult to manage

    Example

    I can't do anything with my hair today. It's a bad hair day.

  • the splitting or fraying of the hair shaft due to damage or dryness

    Example

    I need to get a trim to get rid of my split ends.

  • a colloquial expression suggesting that the best way to cure a hangover is to drink more alcohol

    Example

    I'm feeling terrible after last night's party. Maybe I should try the hair of the dog.

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Summary: hair in Brief

The term 'hair' [heər] refers to the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals. It can be styled in various ways, exemplified by 'She has long, curly hair.' 'Hair' extends into phrases like 'bad hair day,' and idioms like 'let one's hair down,' denoting relaxation, and 'make one's hair stand on end,' implying fear.

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