hairdresser

noun

hair·​dress·​er ˈher-ˌdre-sər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
1
: a person whose occupation is the dressing or cutting of hair
2
British : barber

Examples of hairdresser in a Sentence

she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm
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Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hairdresser was in 1764

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“Hairdresser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairdresser. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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hairdresser

noun
hair·​dress·​er -ˌdres-ər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
: a person who dresses or cuts hair
hairdressing
-ˌdres-iŋ
noun

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