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
After completing the hairpiece, finding a place to lay it out and measure it accurately was difficult.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023
Despite losing all his hair by 19, Stewart would audition with a hairpiece, remove it and then make his case: Two actors for the price of one.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023
Jobu's Temple Verse Costume, which comes with her braided bagel hairpiece, sold for $9,500, while Chef Chad's Uniform sold for $3,750.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2023
You wouldn't seek him out for advice on a personal problem, but he'd be the first one you'd call when the dishwasher broke or someone flushed a hairpiece down your toilet.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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