baldness
noun/ˈbɔldnəs/
Frequency rank: #17,677 most common English word
Meaning
The state of having little or no hair on the head.
Example sentence
He noticed that baldness runs in his family, so he started using special shampoo early.
Synonyms & related words
- hairlessness
- alopecia
- bareness
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