1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Her jet-black tresses were slicked back to complete the sleek look.
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Fanning's take on the look included an almost-entirely Canadian Tuxedo in a light wash shade, baby blonde tresses to match.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has rarely deviated from her signature brunette and mid-length tresses since marrying into the royal family in 2011.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Her jet-black tresses were slicked back to complete the sleek look.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Fanning's take on the look included an almost-entirely Canadian Tuxedo in a light wash shade, baby blonde tresses to match.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has rarely deviated from her signature brunette and mid-length tresses since marrying into the royal family in 2011.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tress
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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tress
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: a long lock of hair
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