chignon

noun

chi·​gnon ˈshēn-ˌyän 

 also  -ˌyȯn

: a knot of hair that is worn at the back of the head and especially at the nape of the neck

Examples of chignon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025

The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days. —Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025

From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs. —Essence, 3 Oct. 2025

However, Kate almost exclusively wore her hair in chignons with tiaras during her first decade in the royal family. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French chaignon chain, collar, nape

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chignon

• lignin
• mignon

Kids Definition

chignon

noun

chi·​gnon ˈshēn-ˌyän 

: a knot of hair worn at the back of the head