split end

noun

1

: an offensive football end who lines up usually several yards to the side of the formation

2

: a hair tip that has become frayed (as from dryness)

—usually plural

Examples of split end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s packed with reparative and nourishing ingredients like algae extract, moringa oil, and olive oil to hydrate and help seal split ends, with heat protection built in. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

The formula features a blend of guava fruit extract, blue agave, and avocado oil to help protect hair from UV rays and repair split ends. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

It’s powered by coconut alkanes (a mix of fatty acids derived from coconut) to lock in moisture without weighing down your strands, quinoa peptides to seal the cuticle, and chia seed extract to smooth split ends. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for split end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend