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
The item was among more than 200 pieces of music memorabilia sold in London on Friday, including a George Michael jacket and an Amy Winehouse hairpiece.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 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
It only ended when one House member missed a punch and upended the hairpiece of Rep. William Barksdale.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 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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