hairdo

noun

hair·​do ˈher-ˌdü How to pronounce hairdo (audio)
plural hairdos
Synonyms of hairdonext
: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairstyle
sported a new hairdo
a beehive hairdo
… remember seeing her on TV with Glen Campbell, with those awesome clothes. … Tight jeans and the Sixties bouffant hairdo and bangs and lots of heavy eyeliner …Rolling Stone

Examples of hairdo in a Sentence

that hairdo makes her face look softer and rounder
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When the flowers fade, silky seedheads that look like wispy, wild hairdos decorate the plant into summer. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Douglas — hairdos and all— is in the midst of a hiatus. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026 In new Instagram photos posted by Mukamal, Robbie modeled a Roberto Cavalli minidress and an unexpected hairdo. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairdo

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hairdo was in 1912

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“Hairdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairdo. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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hairdo

noun
hair·​do -ˌdü How to pronounce hairdo (audio)
plural hairdos
: a way of dressing a person's hair : coiffure
the very latest in hairdos

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