wig

[US]/wɪg/
[UK]/wɪɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. artificial covering of hair worn on the head; a wig worn by a judge.

Phrases & Collocations

wear a wig

blonde wig

wavy wig

synthetic wig

lace front wig

bob wig

curly wig

human hair wig

cosplay wig

wig cap

Example Sentences

a wig flowing in mazy ringlets

Judges wear a wig in court.

She wore a powdered wig, as was the fashion of the day.

The judge wore a wig and all the trappings of his position.

He disguised himself with a wig and false beard.

I recognized her when her wig fell off.

I had often occasion to wig him for getting drunk.

He’s wearing a wig—you can see it a mile off.

A wig, especially one worn by men in the17th and18th centuries;a periwig.

The actress wore a black wig over her blond hair.

His hat was brushed; his wig was trim; his neckcloth was perfectly tied.

Real-world Examples

That's preposterous. How would she go unrecognized just by wearing a wig?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

Yeah. - We put these wigs on.

Source: Listening Digest

Does Finn Wolfhard wear a wig for Stranger Things?

Source: Connection Magazine

OK. Let's show everyone the wigs we bought.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

A big wig… no, not that kind of wig, Neil!

Source: BBC Authentic English

He makes all the wigs, designs them, cuts my hair.

Source: Connection Magazine

But beneath Burke's wig lay Celtic red hair.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Why'd you take your wig off?

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 4

This one is the wig I chose.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

The King wore a white wig with his crown on top.

Source: Fairy Tale (Sequel)

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