Pronunciation: /skælp/

Definitions of scalp

noun the skin covering the top of the human head

Example Sentences

A1 I scratched my scalp because it was itchy.

A2 She applied coconut oil to her scalp to nourish her hair.

B1 The doctor examined the patient's scalp for any signs of infection.

B2 After spending hours in the sun, he ended up with a sunburned scalp.

C1 The scalp is an important part of the body that protects the skull and brain.

C2 The hair transplant surgery involved removing hair follicles from the back of the scalp and implanting them in the balding areas.

verb to remove the scalp of a person or animal

Example Sentences

A1 I scalp my head every morning to keep it clean.

A2 She learned how to scalp fish from her grandmother.

B1 The barber will scalp your hair if you ask for a close shave.

B2 The company decided to scalp the prices of their products to attract more customers.

C1 Some people believe scalp massages can help improve blood circulation.

C2 The ticket scalper was caught trying to scalp tickets outside the concert venue.

Examples of scalp in a Sentence

formal The dermatologist examined the patient's scalp for any signs of infection.

informal I need to remember to put sunscreen on my scalp before going to the beach.

slang I can't believe I got a sunburn on my scalp, it's so painful!

figurative The company tried to scalp tickets to the concert for a higher price.

Grammatical Forms of scalp

past tense

scalped

plural

scalps

comparative

more scalped

superlative

most scalped

present tense

scalp

future tense

will scalp

perfect tense

have scalped

continuous tense

is scalping

singular

scalp

positive degree

scalp

infinitive

to scalp

gerund

scalping

participle

scalping

Origin and Evolution of scalp

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'scalp' originated from the Old Norse word 'skalpr' which means 'a sheath or scabbard'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'scalp' evolved to refer to the skin on the top of the head that is removed as a trophy in some cultures, particularly Native American tribes.