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bald

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bɔld/ · UK /bɔːld/

bald means: Having little or no hair on your head.

adjective

WITHOUT HAIRA2

Having little or no hair on your head.

  • My uncle is bald.
  • He started going bald in his twenties.
  • A small bald patch appeared on her head.

Similar words: hairless

Common phrases: go bald, bald head, bald patch

WORN TYREB2

Having a surface so worn that its original grooves have disappeared.

  • That tyre is bald.
  • The mechanic replaced both bald tires.
  • Bald tyres can lose their grip on wet roads.

Similar words: worn, smooth

Common phrases: bald tyre, bald tire

BAREC2

Having no covering, such as grass, leaves, or feathers.

  • A bald hill rose above the forest.
  • The field had several bald patches.
  • Rain washed soil from the bald mountain slopes.

Similar words: bare, uncovered

Opposites: covered

Common phrases: bald hill, bald mountain, bald patch

Questions about bald

What does bald mean?

Having little or no hair on your head.

What is bald in other languages?

Türkçe: kel · Español: calvo · Français: chauve · Deutsch: kahl · Italiano: calvo · 日本語: はげた

How do you pronounce bald?

In American English /bɔld/; in British English /bɔːld/.

How do you use bald in a sentence?

My uncle is bald. He started going bald in his twenties.

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