balding

[ bawl-ding ]

adjective

1. losing hair on the scalp; becoming bald:

   a middle-aged, balding man.

noun

1. the process of becoming bald:

   There are numerous causes for balding, such as genetics and poor nutrition.

balding

/ ˈbɔːldɪŋ /

adjective

1. somewhat bald or becoming bald

Word History and Origins

Origin of balding¹

First recorded in 1935–40; bald ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) balding fordef 1, or -ing ¹( def ) balding fordef 2

Example Sentences

Would it work the same way — If I was a balding, fat guy in cargo shorts?

From Los Angeles Times

His background - a teacher, a football coach, an Army National Guard enlisted soldier - broadcasts "meat-and-potatoes middle America", as does perhaps his balding, rotund, slightly dishevelled appearance.

From BBC

Ray is a balding, pot-bellied parole officer who goes rogue and kills an adversary by dropping an air conditioner on his head.

From Los Angeles Times

The large balding man in long sleeves roars with every splashed basket, gestures with every scintillating pass, face reddening, arms flailing, celebrating so hard he once ripped a hole in his dress shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

On his balding head, he placed a cone-shaped felt hat.

From Literature