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Definition of Hairpiece
1. Noun. A covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment.
Specialized synonyms: Afro-wig, Switch, Toupe, Toupee, Wig
Generic synonyms: Attire, Dress, Garb
Definition of Hairpiece
1. Noun. A false substitute for a person's hair; a toupee or wig. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hairpiece
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairpiece
Literary usage of Hairpiece
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Security Awareness in the 1980s: Featured Articles From Security Awareness (1992)
"A New hairpiece and Happy Hour Money John Walker's reaction to the news that
Arthur had found a job with a Naval contractor was "Great! ..."
2. Baseball Goes to War by William B. Mead (1998)
"So the guy said, "The first thing you have to do is get a hairpiece. ... The guy
said, "Bing Crosby wears a hairpiece when he's on the stage and doing ..."
3. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"Bondurant mopped himself dry with his handkerchief, and straightened the hairpiece
on the top of his cranium. 'There's no need to be so agitated, ..."
4. Transsexuals: Life from Both Sides by Lynn Hubschman (1999)
"Even after time, a hairpiece or transplant may be needed. Erections will diminish
and ejaculations will weaken and be different. ..."
5. Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment by Barry Leonard (1992)
"... a protective cap or scarf when you're in the sun. If you prefer a wig or
toupee, be sure the lining does not irritate your scalp. A hairpiece that you ..."