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

• locks
• tresses
• strands

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.

• keep your hair on

  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

• bad hair day

  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.

• split ends

  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.

• hair of the dog

  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.