hairpiece

[ hair-pees ]

noun

1. a toupee.

hairpiece

/ ˈhɛəˌpiːs /

noun

1. a wig or toupee
2. Also calledpostiche a section of extra hair attached to a woman's real hair to give it greater bulk or length

Word History and Origins

Origin of hairpiece¹

First recorded in 1935–40; hair + piece

Example Sentences

With this hairpiece, I wanted to highlight what is currently happening with Palestine, with Congo, with Sudan.

From Los Angeles Times

Baffled, she told him that the wardrobe department surely could afford a high-end custom hairpiece.

From New York Times

Once some of her hair grew back, she was able to get a mesh integration - a permanent hairpiece system similar to a wig that can last up to a year.

From BBC

A period specialist, Furey used her personal collection of vintage wigs, accessories and hairpieces along with vintage techniques such as curlers with wet sets, teasing and inserts for height on the 20-plus cast members.

From Los Angeles Times

After completing the hairpiece, finding a place to lay it out and measure it accurately was difficult.

From BBC