hairdo

noun

ˈher-ˌdü How to pronounce hairdo (audio)
Definition of hairdonext
as in hairstyle
a style or arrangement of hair that hairdo makes her face look softer and rounder

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Recent Examples of hairdo 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 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 See All Example Sentences for hairdo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdo
  1. hairstyle
  2. haircut
  3. coiffure
  4. ponytail
Noun
  • Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Below, Eliot and Raziuddin break down their favorite layers and 10 layered hairstyles for every hair texture.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Fan mail poured in from children who liked the haircut (a wig at first) and paid little attention to the Cold War.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The bob continues its reign as one of 2026’s defining haircuts, with everyone from Margot Robbie and Rosalía to Katie Holmes embracing variations on the chop.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • 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 coiffure
Noun
  • For Grande, whose ponytail has long been as recognizable as her voice, the new look is a playful departure that still stays true to her vibe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Complementing her statement jacket with a pair of jeans, the star styled her ultra-long braids into a high ponytail and bedazzled her weekday look with several shimmering earrings.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ponytail

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“Hairdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdo. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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