wigs
word · lemma: wig
Definition
Artificial hairpieces that people wear on their heads, usually to cover baldness or for fashion and costume purposes.
Usage & Nuances
'Wigs' is plural; singular is 'wig.' Common in contexts about hair loss, costumes, fashion, or theater. The phrase 'wear a wig' is standard. Not to be confused with 'hairpiece' (can cover only part of the head).
Spanish: pelucasPortuguese (BR): perucasPortuguese (PT): perucasChinese (Simplified): 假发Chinese (Traditional): 假髮Hindi: विग्सArabic: شعر مستعارBengali: উইগ - কৃত্রিম চুলRussian: парикиJapanese: かつらVietnamese: tóc giảKorean: 가발Turkish: perukUrdu: وِگIndonesian: rambut palsu
Example Sentences
Some actors use wigs in movies.
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She wears wigs to change her hairstyle every week.
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Children with cancer sometimes get free wigs.
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There are so many colorful wigs at the costume store.
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After chemo, she said wigs made her feel more confident.
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Honestly, those celebrity wigs are so realistic, you can hardly tell!
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