horsehair

noun

horse·​hair ˈhȯrs-ˌher 

1

: the hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail

2

: cloth made from horsehair

Examples of horsehair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some wore horsehair wigs to evade suspicion, and disguised themselves as white people. —Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2024

All this came within a horsehair of never coming to fruition. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 June 2024

Look at all the finicky succulents on that plant stand in the bedroom!) and studded throughout the dialogue (John and Jane, adjusting to their new digs, have a whole conversation about the luxury mattress stuffed with horsehair). —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024

Monty Lewis is one of just five craftspeople in the UK who still makes traditional dress sporrans using goat hide and horsehair. —Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing horsehair

• horsehair worm

Kids Definition

horsehair

noun

horse·​hair -ˌha(ə)r 

-ˌhe(ə)r

1

: hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail

2

: cloth made from horsehair

horsehair adjective