roach

noun

Definition of roachnext
as in hairdo

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Recent Examples of roach Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a local nursing home after discovering an empty roach egg sack beneath the side of the dishwasher. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 There were over 25 poop pellets in that storage area, near the stairs where there was also a dead roach. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 The researchers needed an insect capable of carrying a large payload (over half their weight), and at roughly 40 grams in size, this species is the world’s heaviest species of roach. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2026 Inspectors suspended the permit because of an untreated roach infestation at the time of inspection. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
  1. hairdo
  2. coiffure
  3. haircut
  4. permanent
  5. conk
  6. ducktail
  7. hairstyle
  8. comb-over
Noun
  • Teamed with pitch-black talons and purple lips, the short hairdo added a futuristic feel to the front row.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 29-year-old first debuted her new hairdo earlier this month while stepping out with her Euphoria costars Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie to grab dinner at Rule of Thirds in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairdo
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
  • But when Ortega arrived for his standing haircut this week, the shop was still closed.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Leave it to Hilton to always inspire me ahead of my next haircut.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
  • If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
    — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • Fungal problems are common and some produce the mushroom growths called conks along limbs.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.
    — Sonari Glinton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of conk
Noun
  • Rounding things out is a zesty yellow graphics package that was designed in-house, a full ducktail rear wing, and a set of bespoke wheels from Brixton wrapped in chunky off-road tires.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The trimaran theme and track lights are repeated in the rear apron between a floating diffuser and striking ducktail spoiler.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Definition of ducktail
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
  • For beauty, Tyla went with a sweeping straight hairstyle with cornrows and modeled a pink manicure.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • In a particularly Ethan Hunt-ish twist, the actor wears a rubbery disguise—a potbellied suit, a scraggly gray comb-over, and a smattering of old-guy makeup.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of comb-over

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