balding

American  

[bawl-ding] / ˈbɔl dɪŋ /

adjective

1. losing hair on the scalp; becoming bald.

   a middle-aged, balding man.

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noun

1. the process of becoming bald.

   There are numerous causes for balding, such as genetics and poor nutrition.

balding British  

/ ˈbɔːldɪŋ /

adjective

1. somewhat bald or becoming bald

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Etymology

Origin of balding

First recorded in 1935–40; bald ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) balding for def. 1, or -ing ¹ ( def. ) balding for def. 2

Example Sentences

He then embraces a now slightly balding Woody, as ever portrayed by Tom Hanks.

From BBC

He’s followed by an older, balding white man.

From Literature

Roughly half of the poll’s respondents, despite showing no symptoms of balding, said they were interested in remedies.

From The Wall Street Journal

South Korea's well-coiffed president is on a mission to help the country's balding residents.

From BBC

But I couldn't shake the thought of suddenly appearing at work or family events with a full head of hair - everyone knew I was balding.

From BBC