haired

adjective

ˈherd How to pronounce haired (audio)
: having hair especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
dark-haired

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Every mammal has borders between haired and hairless skin, and those borders are drawn early, in the embryo, when skin cells decide whether to build a hair follicle. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The clip, which the outlet reviewed and verified, showed a dark-haired man holding knives in each of his hands. — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 The slick-haired starter nodded, brought a glove to his face and began his delivery. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 July 2026 For fine-haired women, a chin bob can frame the face and flatter those cheekbones. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for haired

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of haired was in the 14th century

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haired

adjective
ˈha(ə)rd, ˈhe(ə)rd How to pronounce haired (audio)
: having hair especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
red-haired
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