haircut

noun

ˈher-ˌkət How to pronounce haircut (audio)
Definition of haircutnext
as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview

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Recent Examples of haircut For Clarkson, the changes ahead extend beyond a haircut or a new lineup of performances. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 To afford the next trip, 52% said eating out less would be worth it, while 40% were willing to cut back on haircuts. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Irinel de León gave her followers a first glimpse at Bieber’s brand new look, showing off the moody new hair color and haircut in a post shared on Friday. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Youth then cuts to Horgan’s protagonist, Alex, mid–brainless-social-media scroll, watching an AI video of someone giving a cockatiel a haircut. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haircut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
  1. hairdo
  2. hairstyle
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
  5. cut
Noun
  • Teamed with pitch-black talons and purple lips, the short hairdo added a futuristic feel to the front row.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 29-year-old first debuted her new hairdo earlier this month while stepping out with her Euphoria costars Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie to grab dinner at Rule of Thirds in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • For beauty, Tyla went with a sweeping straight hairstyle with cornrows and modeled a pink manicure.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, the shag is one of the top trending hairstyles for 2025.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • The Grammy winner wore her hair up in a side ponytail, with her honey blond hair cascading down the side in soft, delicate curls.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Her head snaps forward into the bowl — only to be stopped by her ponytail tied to a railing behind her.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffure
Noun
  • Gas prices topping $4 a gallon have opened a new front in Georgia’s race for governor, with both candidates pitching tax cuts to ease the fuel squeeze on household budgets, Greg Bluestein reports.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters say the measures will shore up California’s healthcare funding in the face of federal cuts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cut

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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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