noun
Etymology
Origin of hairdo
Example Sentences
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"If I saw that face without the hairdo and pearls, would never guess who it was meant to be," another said.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Never mind that it was said to have been dreamed up by kids at a soda fountain that Short frequented and referred mainly to her upswept hairdo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
On the catwalk and in his own life, Valentino exuded luxury down to the last detail of his immaculate hairdo and caramel tan, often photographed with multiple pug dogs at his side.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
The terrific Beecham is saddled with a dismal hairdo and an even more dismal role, her character simply an object of wan yearning for the drowsy John.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024
The picture of the Little white boy with the girl's hairdo and the dog was torn right in half.
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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