as in rug
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wig Romain Marietti imagined this soft ash blond long wavy wig for Karla, moving away from a brunette aesthetic. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024 Striking a family pose, Cuoco wore a blue NFL jersey, fake beard and baseball cap, while Pelphrey sported a blonde wig, a pink Nike sweatshirt and white slides. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 In the video, Queen Bey takes some major sartorial inspiration from the great Pamela Anderson, which shows her in a platinum blonde wig, reclining in a Baywatch-esque swimsuit, and even sporting an approximation of Anderson’s iconic pink fluffy hat. Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Her costume consisted of a cheeky black and white leotard, paired with fishnets and a black-and-white wig tied up in pigtails. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wig 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wig
Noun
  • Her space off the living room features a Universal Furniture Hayworth writing desk, vintage chairs, a Horchow table lamp, and vintage Caltagirone vases with a Williams Sonoma rug.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Contrasting animal prints, vibrant colors, funky coffee tables, and decorative area rugs will evoke a sense of maximalism in your home.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • These hairpieces were separated to allow for facial movement and so the mustache could be easily removed with alcohol for meals, .
    Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
  • There were several pieces involved: a chin and cheeks connected to the whole face with an ear, and then two eyebrows and a hairpiece that combed into Stan’s own hair.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The chain’s Umbrella Tree is an eight-foot Tannenbaum that forgoes the traditional triangle shape and instead looks more like a Festivus pole with a spruce-tip toupee.
    BYChris Morris, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Michelle had a toupee, and an area was cut away where the scalp would be removed.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near wig

Cite this Entry

“Wig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on wig

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!