hair hɛː/ noun noun: hair; plural noun: hairs; noun: a hair 1. any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals. "coarse outer hairs overlie the thick underfur" synonyms: fur, wool; More a fine thread-like strand growing from the epidermis of a plant, or forming part of a living cell. "scalloped leaves edged with silver hairs" 2. hairs collectively, especially those growing on a person's head. "her shoulder-length fair hair" synonyms: head of hair, shock of hair, mop of hair, mane; More 3. a very small quantity or extent. "his magic takes him a hair above the competition" Origin Old English hǣr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haar and German Haar . Translate hair to noun ヘア 髪 毛髪 毛 髪の毛 頭髪 活き毛 一髪 Use over time for: hair