hairdo

noun

hair·​do ˈher-ˌdü How to pronounce hairdo (audio)
plural hairdos
: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairstyle
… 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
Recent Examples on the Web Aside from the hilarious replies, some TikTok users also reassured Tayler that bad hairdos are only temporary and will grow back soon. Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 July 2024 Mothers’ Instinct, with the look and feel of a Alfred Hitchcock thriller, has the two women battling in a cat-and-mouse game where their sisterly bond unravels and the darker side of their maternal instincts runs riot — even as their designer homes and gowns and coiffed hairdos continue to impress. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2024 Stewart initially debuted his new hairdo in a photo on Instagram. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024 This late 1970s/early 80s dress would look so stunning with a Molly Ringwald à la The Breakfast Club hairdo, and a pair of great loafers. Jenny Walton, Vogue, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hairdo 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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