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hair

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /hɛr/ · UK /heə/

Forms: hairs

hair means: The strands growing on the top and sides of a person’s head.

noun

ON YOUR HEADA1

The strands growing on the top and sides of a person’s head.

  • Her hair is long.
  • I had my hair cut yesterday.
  • Do you brush your hair every morning?

Similar words: thatch, mop, locks

Common phrases: long hair, curly hair, wash your hair, hair colour

BODY GROWTHA1

Thin strands that grow from the skin of people and animals.

  • Hair grows on our skin.
  • The dog left hair on the sofa.
  • He has very little hair on his arms.

Common phrases: body hair, facial hair, animal hair, fine hair

Questions about hair

What does hair mean?

The strands growing on the top and sides of a person’s head.

What is hair in other languages?

Türkçe: saç · Español: pelo · Français: cheveux · Deutsch: Haar · Italiano: capelli · 日本語: 髪

How do you pronounce hair?

In American English /hɛr/; in British English /heə/.

How do you use hair in a sentence?

Her hair is long. I had my hair cut yesterday.

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