comb-overs

noun

plural of comb-over
as in hairdos

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  1. hairdos
  2. haircuts
  3. coiffures
  4. hairstyles
  5. roaches
Noun
  • For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdos
Noun
  • Expect a basketball showcase, free haircuts, gaming with a cop, food and free bookbag and school supply giveaways.
    — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Last year’s inaugural event exceeded expectations by serving 590 students with free backpacks, school supplies, books and haircuts, along with connections to community organizations — all at no cost to families.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of haircuts
Noun
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffures
Noun
  • The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
  • Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
Definition of hairstyles
Noun
  • Southerners use the term for large roaches like the American cockroach, smoky brown cockroach, and wood roach.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of roaches
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“Comb-overs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb-overs. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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