bald
UK: bɔːld | US: bɔːld
adj. lacking hair on the head
adj. (of an object) plain or unadorned
adj. (of a tire) having a worn surface
The word "bald" originates from Old English beald or ballede, meaning "white patch" or "shining spot," likely referring to the bare, hairless appearance of the scalp. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the absence of hair. The Germanic root bal (white, shining) also connects to related words like "ball" (round, smooth object), reinforcing the idea of exposed smoothness.
He started going bald in his early thirties.
The bald mountain peak stood stark against the sky.
The tires were completely bald and unsafe for driving.
She preferred the bald truth over sugarcoated lies.
The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom in the United States.