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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Doe became a hairdresser and then started seeing Ritter. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024 Finding a salon that can cater to the needs of our curls and coils outside of the big cities can feel pretty laborious, meaning we’re often forced out of necessity into being our own hairdressers. Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2024 Then, a friend of Olson's hairdresser, who was visiting her boyfriend in the area, brought it back to Olson. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024 The right hairdresser will customize the length and shape of your curtain bangs to highlight your facial features in the most flattering way, Aguilar says, along with your hair texture and growth patterns. Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hairdresser 

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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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