hairstyle

American  

Or hair style

noun

1. a style of cutting, arranging, or combing the hair; hairdo; coiffure.

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hairstyle British  

/ ˈhɛəˌstaɪl /

noun

1. a particular mode of arranging, cutting, or setting the hair

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Other Word Forms

• hairstylist noun

Etymology

Origin of hairstyle

First recorded in 1910–15; hair + style

Example Sentences

Brady changed hairstyles more than Bowie and catwalked into press conferences in impeccable Tom Ford.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Not that anyone would know it from that hairstyle of yours!”

From Literature

For example, Than thought it was important that Phoebe, who is Black, have three distinct hairstyles.

From Los Angeles Times

Each highlights Mary’s professional evolution and, of course, her changing wardrobe and hairstyle.

From Salon

Tanner, of course, needs to catch his breath and change his hairstyle.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• braid
• dreadlocks
• haircut
• hairdo
• headdress
• ponytail