short-haired
/'ʃɔ:t'heəd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having hair that is cut or naturally grows to a short length: Describes a person or animal whose hair is not long.
- Specifically, having a coat of short fur: Often used to describe breeds of dogs, cats, or other animals.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She prefers short-haired dogs because they are easier to groom.
- The short-haired model showcased the new summer hairstyle.
- This breed of cat is typically short-haired.
Advanced Usage
- In descriptive contrast: Used to distinguish from long-haired varieties.
- The short-haired variety of the breed is more common in warmer climates.
Variants and Related Words
- Short hair (noun phrase): The state or style of having hair cut short.
- She maintains a short hair style.
Synonyms
- Close-cropped: Cut very short.
- Bobbed: (For hair) Cut to a medium length around the head.
Notes on Usage
- "Short-haired" is a compound adjective. It is typically hyphenated when used directly before a noun (e.g., a short-haired terrier) but may sometimes be used without a hyphen in predicate position (e.g., The dog is short haired).
- It primarily functions as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun it modifies).
Adjective
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with short hair
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a short-haired dog
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