Meaning & Definition of word "Hair"

Hair

/hɛər/

noun:

  • 1. The fine, threadlike strands that grow from the skin of humans and some animals.
    • Example: She brushed her long, curly hair before going out.
  • 2. A single threadlike strand of hair.
    • Example: I found a hair on my coat.
  • 3. A mass or collection of such strands.
    • Example: The dog left a lot of hair on the sofa.
  • 4. A very small amount or quantity; a bit.
    • Example: He has a hair of doubt about the situation.

Etymology

Old English 'hǣr', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'haar' and German 'Haar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let one's hair down:

To relax and behave informally.

split hairs:

To make very fine or overly subtle distinctions.

more than one way to skin a cat:

There are many methods to achieve the same goal, often related to achieving a hairstyle.

Related Words

hairstyle:

The arrangement or fashion in which hair is cut or styled.

hairbrush:

A tool with bristles used for grooming hair.

haircut:

The act or result of cutting hair.

Slang Meanings of hair

Meaning: bad hair day

Example Sentence: I woke up late and couldn't style my hair, so it's a total bad hair day.

Meaning: hair raising

Example Sentence: That horror movie was hair raising; I couldn't look away.

Meaning: hair of the dog

Example Sentence: I had a rough night, and my friend suggested some hair of the dog, so we went for drinks.