hairpiece
Americannoun
noun
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a wig or toupee
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Also called: postiche. a section of extra hair attached to a woman's real hair to give it greater bulk or length
Etymology
Origin of hairpiece
Example Sentences
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Baffled, she told him that the wardrobe department surely could afford a high-end custom hairpiece.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Once some of her hair grew back, she was able to get a mesh integration - a permanent hairpiece system similar to a wig that can last up to a year.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
It only ended when one House member missed a punch and upended the hairpiece of Rep. William Barksdale.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2023
Lifelike pink florals adorn her matching purse, fan and hairpiece, and detached sleeves cascade from her elbows, almost majestically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
Before I got fired for accusing Mr. White Manager of wearing a hairpiece, I used to clean the ballrooms at the Robert E. Lee Hotel.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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