Definition

Noun: A small, decorative fastener, typically hinged, used to hold a section of hair in place. It is primarily worn by girls and women as a functional hair accessory that also serves as an ornament.

Usage

A "hair slide" is used to secure hair away from the face or to decorate a hairstyle. It is opened to clasp a section of hair and then closed to hold it securely. - She used a pearl hair slide to keep her fringe back. - The hair slide matched the colour of her dress perfectly.

Advanced Usage

• As a collectible item: Vintage or designer hair slides can be collected as fashion items.
  • Her collection of antique hair slides was displayed in a glass case.

Variants and Related Words

• Barrette (noun): A clip for holding hair in place; often used interchangeably with "hair slide," though "barrette" is more common in American English.
• Hair clip (noun): A general term for any clip used to fasten hair, which can include hair slides, claw clips, and bobby pins.

Synonyms

• Hair clasp
• Hair grip (primarily UK)

Antonyms

• Hair tie (a looped elastic for tying hair, not a clip)
• Headband (a band worn around the head, not a clasp)

Noun

1. a decorative hinged clip that girls and women put in their hair to hold it in place