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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 Visitors could also get a tattoo, a haircut, a live bird, a slice of pizza, or something called an iridology reading. — Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Her greatest passions include discussing haircuts, self-care, mental health, and cosmetics that have become cultural phenomena. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 The girl is García, wearing a haircut given by her father and her sister when the family couldn't afford to go to the hairdresser. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Anton Chigurh, No Country for Old Men An unstoppable force, an immovable object, and one hell of a bad haircut. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 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
  • Wavy & Blunt Saoirse Ronan’s very short and very blonde hairdo strikes the perfect balance between soft waves and sharp edges for a modern look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • From coffee table hardcovers to memoirs, Parton’s books often gifted fans a peek behind her perfectly coiffed hairdo.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • Mackie is also credited as the first designer to work on a complete doll, from the makeup and fashion, to the hairstyles and body shape.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The influencer showed off the fresh hairstyle ahead of her appearance at Paris Fashion Week.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Bieber offset her tiny baby blue minidress with her nearly-black tresses, styling the dark locks in a long single ponytail with face-framing curtain bangs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Clad in a strapless black Dior gown, Gummer left her chocolate-brown hair in an undone ponytail behind her back, with wavy layers framing her face and tickling her collarbone.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 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
  • In some cases, courts have ruled against the administration's grant funding cuts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Alas, by the end of this thing, there must be one celebrity dancer to rule them all, so cuts are part of the deal.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cut

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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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