hairpiece

noun

hair·​piece ˈher-ˌpēs 

plural hairpieces

1

: supplementary natural or synthetic hair (such as an extension) used in some hairstyles

2

: toupee sense 1

Synonyms

• rug [slang]
• toupee
• wig

Examples of hairpiece in a Sentence

if no one had told me he wore a hairpiece, I would have thought his hair was his own

Recent Examples on the Web

These hairpieces were separated to allow for facial movement and so the mustache could be easily removed with alcohol for meals, . —Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024

There were several pieces involved: a chin and cheeks connected to the whole face with an ear, and then two eyebrows and a hairpiece that combed into Stan’s own hair. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024

To get the look, Knight applied a hairpiece over Twain's hair and used Big SexyHair Root Pump Plus at the roots to plump up strands, then applied Big Altitude Bodifying Blow Dry Mousse to the mid-lengths and ends. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024

So Jose takes him to a specialist to get fitted with a hairpiece. —Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1