Synonyms of wig

wig

noun

ˈwig 

as in rug

a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area

the cancer patient started wearing a wig after losing all of her hair from chemotherapy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rug
• hairpiece
• toupee
• switch
• extension
• postiche
• fright wig
• wiglet
• fall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wig

The carousel features several sweet and funny moments from Rocki's first year, including a video of the toddler sitting in a high chair while wearing an oversized black wig as Rihanna and others laugh in the background. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

To pull it off, many celebrities today wear wigs that maximize its volume to the fullest. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

But there were a very specific shades of pink in mind for the cover, so Rosales came very prepared with a plethora of wig options. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

When a new wig arrives at her doorstep, a sentient Hair Painting in her home comes alive, forcing her to confront beauty standards that have shaped her sense of self. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing wig

• wig (out)