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 The best haircut for thin hair isn't necessarily the shortest one, the trendiest one, or the one your favorite celebrity happens to be wearing. — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026 The advertised jackpot is enormous, but after the lump-sum haircut, taxes and fees, the take‑home number is much lower. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 After the parade, thousands gather in Washington Park for a picnic and festival featuring free hairstyling, haircuts, school supplies, and health screenings, along with crafts, vendors, college admissions representatives, and a job fair. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 McManus’ coworkers spent those days helping students enroll in classes, pick up their schedules, attend backpack giveaways and get free haircuts before the school year begins. — Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haircut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
  1. hairdo
  2. hairstyle
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
  5. cut
Noun
  • For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • Old money hairstyles are pulled from the lookbooks of famous families like the Kennedys, with their glossy blowouts and soft, clean cuts.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And at the Los Angeles premiere of Camp Rock 3 on August 10, Demi Lovato reunited with not only the Jonas Brothers but also Mitchie Torres's hairstyle from the second film.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Finally, to complete this glamorous and modern look, Hathaway pulled her hair back into an elegant ponytail and accessorized her outfit with gold and red jewelry by Bvlgari.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Desperate Housewives alum wore her chestnut tresses in a ponytail with loose tendrils framing her face.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 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
  • The bandages, cuts and stitches were still fresh from the terrifying attack on Jones Street on Wednesday evening.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The aid workers who once regularly visited her village to help pregnant women had stopped coming, after foreign aid cuts by the United States shuttered a program aimed at saving mothers’ and babies’ lives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut

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