Hair Definition

hair
noun
  1. a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair"; "each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells"
  2. a very small distance or space; "they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker"
  3. filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz"
  4. any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal; "there is a hair in my soup"
  5. cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
  6. a filamentous projection or process on an organism

"Hair" in song lyrics

See how hair is used in real songs:

  • "Rupunzle, Rupunzle let down your hair"
    2 Live Crew — Dirty Nursery Rhymes
  • "I just wanna pull your hair"
    2 Pistols f/ T-Pain — She Got It (Original Version)
  • "Got my girl stressed, pullin out her motherfuckin hair"
    4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad

Words that rhyme with hair

Usage tips for "hair"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hair" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hair to find words that pair well.

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