wig
word
/ˈwɪɡ/
wig
/wˈɪɡ/
wig
Definition
A wig is artificial hair that you wear on your head, either to change your appearance, for a costume, or because you have little or no natural hair.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'wear a wig', 'put on a wig', and 'take off a wig'. 'Wig' is neutral and everyday; it can refer to medical, cosmetic, theatrical, or costume use. Don't confuse it with 'hairpiece', which can be smaller or more specific.
Spanish: pelucaPortuguese (BR): perucaPortuguese (PT): perucaChinese (Simplified): 假发Chinese (Traditional): 假髮Hindi: विग - नकली बालArabic: شَعْر مُسْتَعار - باروكةBengali: উইগ - পরচুলাRussian: парикJapanese: かつらVietnamese: tóc giảKorean: 가발Turkish: perukUrdu: بالوں کی وِگ - مصنوعی بالIndonesian: rambut palsu
Example Sentences
That wig actually looks really natural on you.
natural
She is wearing a blonde wig.
basic
He bought a wig for the play.
basic
My grandmother keeps her wig in a box.
basic
I didn't realize he was wearing a wig until he told me.
natural
The wind almost blew my wig off.
natural