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 People wanted to bring back certain kinds of haircuts and stances and leather jackets. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 5 Oct. 2026 But when Ortega arrived for his standing haircut this week, the shop was still closed. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 Inside the 6,000-square-foot room, players have access to more than 100 lockers, a full-scale lounge area with comfortable seating and an adjacent barber’s room for players to get a haircut. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 The shag haircut is versatile and looks great on almost every face shape. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 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
  • Styled by Serge Normant and colored by Gina Gilbert, the hairdo trailed behind her like a multidimensional shadow, blending gray, blond and brunette tones.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And that includes taking his signature hairdo and slapping it on an airline.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • As for glam, Chastain continued her new blond hairstyle streak with a slight side part and bouncy curls by stylist Renato Campora.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The iconic Dyson Airwrap gives you salon-level hairstyles right from home, using special technology to prevent heat damage.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Ross also grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against the wall, causing injuries to her face and lip, according to the report.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Nearly every song features live instrumentation, even the few cuts produced by dancefloor maven (and long-time Richard collaborator) Machinedrum.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bubonic plague, the most common form, often develops after a flea bite or when the bacteria enters through a cut or break in the skin.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cut

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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircut. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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