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Synonyms

hairdo

American  
[hair-doo] / ˈhɛərˌdu /

noun

plural

hairdos

  1. the style in which a person's hair is cut, arranged, and worn; coiffure.

  2. the hair itself, especially when newly or elaborately arranged.

hairdo British  
/ ˈhɛəˌduː /

noun

  1. the arrangement of a person's hair, esp after styling and setting

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Etymology

Origin of hairdo

First recorded in 1920–25; hair + do 1

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

In the photo, Halsey adorns a spunky pixie haircut and overplucked skinny eyebrows to pay homage to O'Riordan's cherry red short hairdo and overall '00s punk rock aesthetic.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

The sorceress backed away, her hairdo bent sideways like a collapsed cake.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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