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 used in plural
Examples of split end in a Sentence
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For split ends, rub it onto the tips of your hair, as well as the driest parts.
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Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
It can even be used to smooth split ends, giving you a shiny finish to your hair.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Cutler says that eight to twelve weeks is a decent time between hair appointments, just be sure to keep an eye on split ends.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
This Kitsch shampoo bar is formulated with rice protein, which can improve hair volume over regular use, plus rice water to minimize split ends and repair damage.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
McCaffrey is winning as a split end downfield against cornerbacks, as a full-speed north-south rusher and in several other facets between those extremes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2023
Use it to help with UV protection, enhance shine, and help to seal split ends.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
The clever, travel-friendly stick is great for targeting specific areas — dry patches, wrinkles, even undereyes, and lips — and can also be used on the ends of hair to help temporarily smooth down split ends.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 26 Feb. 2024
Briogeo Strengthening Treatment Oil The lightweight oil seals split ends and guards against breakage; use it in tandem with the mask for a season of strong, shiny hair.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
It can even be used to smooth split ends, giving you a shiny finish to your hair.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Cutler says that eight to twelve weeks is a decent time between hair appointments, just be sure to keep an eye on split ends.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
This Kitsch shampoo bar is formulated with rice protein, which can improve hair volume over regular use, plus rice water to minimize split ends and repair damage.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
McCaffrey is winning as a split end downfield against cornerbacks, as a full-speed north-south rusher and in several other facets between those extremes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2023
Use it to help with UV protection, enhance shine, and help to seal split ends.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
The clever, travel-friendly stick is great for targeting specific areas — dry patches, wrinkles, even undereyes, and lips — and can also be used on the ends of hair to help temporarily smooth down split ends.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 26 Feb. 2024
Briogeo Strengthening Treatment Oil The lightweight oil seals split ends and guards against breakage; use it in tandem with the mask for a season of strong, shiny hair.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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