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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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Noun

There’s this blow dryer for salon-level hairdos, plus waterproof makeup for pool days.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of hairdo

Noun

Hoffman's new hairstyle features thicker locks at the front and slicked-back sides.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of hairstyle

Noun

Typically, the moment of growing out a short haircut is one of deep crisis.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 July 2026
While the extra inches can help ease up curl and wave patterns, Emily Heser, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in New York, notes that removing weight throughout can offer more movement, regardless of the haircut.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of haircut

Noun

Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
My ponytail is a goner and is located in front of the house as the main attraction.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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