topknot
noun
top·knot
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plural topknots
Definition of topknot
1
: an ornament (such as a knot of ribbons or a pompom) forming a headdress or worn as part of a coiffure
2
: an arrangement of hair high on the head and usually in a knot
The dome light lit the inside of the car like a shadow box, but the car was packed with bags nearly to the ceiling and Mrs. Richardson could only just make out the faint silhouette of Mia's head, the messy topknot perched at the crown of her head.— Celeste Ng
3
: a crest of feathers or tuft of hair on the top of the head
Examples of topknot in a Sentence
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Instead of a topknot like yesterday, Meghan wore her hair down in gorgeous, loose waves. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Makes Wearing Heels in the Snow Look Effortless," 1 Feb. 2019 The figure’s pained expression suggests nothing restful, her topknots wound tight like horns. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Getting real in a stirring show at Mass MoCA," 13 June 2019 Elle completed the dazzling look with a sleek topknot and understated makeup, including slightly shimmering eyeshadow, a hint of blush, and a pink lip. — Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, "Elle Fanning Wore a Tulle Cape to the Cannes Film Festival Closing Ceremony," 25 May 2019 Doing away with many hair regulations targeted toward women, the US Navy will now allow women to wear locs, braids, topknots, and ponytails. — Jennie Neufeld, Vox, "Vox Sentences: Putin on a show," 17 July 2018 But that same general shape could also represent a traditional Polynesian hairstyle for men of high rank: long hair bound up in a topknot, called a pukao, which is what gives the hats their name. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "How does a preindustrial society put a 13-ton hat on a statue?," 5 June 2018 Above, watch as Marjan takes a smooth blowout on day 1 to beachy waves, a half-up style, a high ponytail and a sleek topknot by day 5. — Jillian Ruffo, PEOPLE.com, "KarJenner Hairstylist Justine Marjan Wants You to Get 5 Days Out of Your Blowout: Here's How," 31 May 2018 The wrestlers must wear their hair in carefully coifed topknots. — Motoko Rich, New York Times, "Women Barred From Sumo Ring, Even to Save a Man’s Life," 5 Apr. 2018 Its butter-pecan ice cream topknot is mined with massive chunks of praline, and it's all doused in caramel sauce for a finish that transcends the middling reputation of this dessert archetype. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Stop the presses: There’s an interesting new spot in Lincoln Square," 29 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'topknot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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topknot
noun
top·knot
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Kids Definition of topknot
: a tuft of feathers or hair on the top of the head