coiffeur

[kwa-fœr]

noun

French.

plural

coiffeurs 

1. a man who is a hairdresser.

coiffeur

/ kwɑːˈfɜːz, kwaføz, kwafœr, kwɑːˈfɜː /

noun

1. a hairdresser

Other Word Forms

• coiffeuse noun

Example Sentences

A fly with a seemingly inordinate interest in Pence’s snow-white coiffeur landed on the vice presidential scalp and lingered for what seemed a very long time.

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“I know you are very disappointed with politics. But this is your chance,” Bolsonaro, whose hair had been especially trimmed by a hospital coiffeur, told his bedside interrogator.

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When it comes to prevailing attitudes, explained Blind Barber coiffeur Jeremy Pelser, “there’s still a separation...the salon is for women and the barbershop is for men.”

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The 80-plus-year-old coiffeur, decked out in marine attire complete with sailor stripes and the “Bachi” bonnet worn by the French marines, ushers us inside and says, “I’ve been here for 57 years.”

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“What do you write about?” the coiffeur asked.

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Related Words

• beautician