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
  • Superchic, and definitely one of the most popular short haircuts of 2026 for a reason!
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Shorter shag haircuts need a trim every four to six weeks, while longer looks can wait until every six to eight weeks.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 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 designer is known for experimenting with hairstyles and in May, appeared at the Met Gala platinum blonde hair that was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, the shag is one of the top trending hairstyles for 2025.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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