balding

American

[bawl-ding] / ˈbɔl dɪŋ /

adjective

losing hair on the scalp; becoming bald.

a middle-aged, balding man.

noun

the process of becoming bald.

There are numerous causes for balding, such as genetics and poor nutrition.

balding British

/ ˈbɔːldɪŋ /

adjective

somewhat bald or becoming bald

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Etymology

Origin of balding

First recorded in 1935–40; bald ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) balding for def. 1, or -ing ¹ ( def. ) balding for def. 2

Example Sentences

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For men, it’s mostly caused by the body’s hereditary response to the hormone dihydrotestosterone and can lead to balding.

From MarketWatch

He then embraces a now slightly balding Woody, as ever portrayed by Tom Hanks.

From BBC

He’s followed by an older, balding white man.

From Literature

Roughly half of the poll’s respondents, despite showing no symptoms of balding, said they were interested in remedies.

From The Wall Street Journal

South Korea's well-coiffed president is on a mission to help the country's balding residents.

From BBC

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