plural haircuts
1
: the act or process of cutting and shaping the hair
I need a haircut.
This is a great story for any kid who is worried about getting a haircut.—
Jenny Williams
Jenny Williams2
: the way in which someone's hair is cut and shaped
a short haircut
a stylish haircut
Taylor Swift uploaded an Instagram video of herself getting a bob haircut in London in front of a group of cheering people.—Meirav Devash
Meirav Devash3
finance
: a reduction in the value of an asset
… El Paso's shareholders could be all but wiped out and bondholders could take a big haircut.—William P. Barrett
William P. BarrettSquare revealed Friday pricing at $11 to $13 a share for its anticipated IPO, giving the tech company at most a $4.2 billion valuation—at least a 30% haircut from its most recent valuation in the private market.—Todd C. Frankel
Todd C. FrankelGreece's finance minister has told lawmakers he sees three scenarios to resolve the debt crisis, including one involving an orderly default with a 50 percent haircut for bondholders, two Greek newspapers reported on Friday.—Reuters
ReutersExamples of haircut in a Sentence
The girls got haircuts yesterday.
He just had a haircut.
Do you like my haircut?
Recent Examples on the Web
As the latter stomped down the catwalk, Anok gave Gabbriette a makeshift haircut.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Many experts are calling for another quarter-point haircut.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
On-site supportive services, including free haircuts and a veterinarian who can work with emotional support animals, will be overseen by the nonprofit Alpha Project.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Many experts are calling for another quarter-point haircut.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
On-site supportive services, including free haircuts and a veterinarian who can work with emotional support animals, will be overseen by the nonprofit Alpha Project.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Haircut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haircut. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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