tress

noun

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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The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Princess Kate appeared to have refreshed her chestnut tresses to a golden brown hue, wearing her hair down in loose waves and topped with a hat. Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 From pin-straight recession brunette tresses to luscious D Hair Boutique extensions, her reunion moment was her signature style but with a more drenching wet, model-esque feel. Essence, 25 Aug. 2025 It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tress

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tresse, from Anglo-French tresce

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tress was in the 14th century

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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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tress

noun
: a long lock of hair

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