scalp — the skin covering the top and back of the head
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the skin covering the top and back of the head
Pronunciation (IPA): /skælp/
Example Sentences
- My scalp feels like a desert after using that harsh shampoo.
- The ticket scalper was arrested for selling concert tickets at triple the price.
- She scratched her scalp so much during the boring lecture that her hair looked like a bird's nest.
scalp
NOUN[/skælp/]
the skin covering the top and back of the head
The hairstylist gently massaged her scalp before washing her hair.
Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. (Think of: scalp care)
Good scalp care helps keep your hair healthy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Scalp derives from Old Norse skalpr, meaning 'sheath' or 'scabbard', dating to the mid-14th century. The term originally described animal hides stripped during hunting, then evolved to specifically denote the skin covering the human head, particularly in the context of the violent practice of removing it.
Breakdown
Old Norse skalpr (sheath, scabbard) + semantic extension from animal hide to human scalp. The root likely relates to Proto-Germanic *skal- (to split or peel), reflecting the action of stripping skin.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My scalp feels like a desert after using that harsh shampoo.”
“The ticket scalper was arrested for selling concert tickets at triple the price.”
“She scratched her scalp so much during the boring lecture that her hair looked like a bird's nest.”
“Regular scalp care is essential for healthy hair growth.”
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