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coiffure

noun

kwä-ˈfyu̇r

Definition of coiffure

as in hairdo

a style or arrangement of hair with his flashy suit and carefully sculpted coiffure, he looks like a slick car dealer

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Recent Examples of coiffure Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 This Filipino man with the coiffure of Elvis and the timbre of Adele was singing a song with lyrics that cut frenetically between South Asian languages. — Gaar Adams october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025 The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture. — Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coiffure

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Wavy & Blunt Saoirse Ronan’s very short and very blonde hairdo strikes the perfect balance between soft waves and sharp edges for a modern look.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
From coffee table hardcovers to memoirs, Parton’s books often gifted fans a peek behind her perfectly coiffed hairdo.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairdo

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In a photo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on September 4, Blanchett debuted a new dark brunette hair transformation that may be her lengthiest hairstyle in over a year.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairstyle

Noun

The girl is García, wearing a haircut given by her father and her sister when the family couldn't afford to go to the hairdresser.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Anton Chigurh, No Country for Old Men An unstoppable force, an immovable object, and one hell of a bad haircut.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of haircut

Noun

The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Comments on Haaland's Instagram post teasing the cut are mixed, with some fans loving the update and others mourning the loss of that platinum ponytail.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

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