scalp
word
/ˈskæɫp/
skalp
/skˈælp/
skalp
Definition
The skin on the top of your head, where your hair grows.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in medical or health contexts, for hair, skin, or dandruff. In rare or historical contexts, 'scalp' can mean the act of removing this skin, but this is not common in everyday use.
Spanish: cuero cabelludoPortuguese (BR): couro cabeludoPortuguese (PT): couro cabeludoChinese (Simplified): 头皮Chinese (Traditional): 頭皮Hindi: खोपड़ीArabic: فروة الرأسBengali: মাথার তালুRussian: скальпJapanese: 頭皮Vietnamese: da đầuKorean: 두피Turkish: saç derisiUrdu: کھوپڑیIndonesian: kulit kepala
Example Sentences
Your hair grows from your scalp.
basic
Don’t scratch your scalp too hard, or it might get irritated.
natural
Wash your scalp gently with shampoo.
basic
He has an itchy scalp.
basic
If your scalp is dry, try using a moisturizing conditioner.
natural
I got a little sunburn on my scalp after being outside all day.
natural