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hairstyle

noun
hairĀ·​style | \ ˈher-ˌstÄ«(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio) \

Definition of hairstyle

: hairdo

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Synonyms for hairstyle

Synonyms

coiffure, cut, do, haircut, hairdo

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Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

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After posting a shirtless snap on Instagram that highlighted his tight abs and bulging biceps, the Flip or Flop star took to the social media platform to flaunt his new hairstyle. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, "Tarek El Moussa on his new HGTV show, dating again and the evolution of 'Flip or Flop'," 22 Aug. 2019 The artist collective’s faux-aged paintings of Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin, each with a different Leonardo DiCaprio hairstyle, require no translation at all. Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Vietnam’s art shows off its depth and diversity in this L.A. show," 8 Aug. 2019 Top marks for effort, but all of those marks must be deducted for the abhorrent execution of this hairstyle. SI.com, "50 Most Unforgettable Haircuts in World Football," 10 July 2019 Give this super femme dress a punch of punk rock with an edgy hairstyle packed with lots of statement clips. Tiffany Reid, Seventeen, "15 Homecoming Outfit Ideas That Are Just the Right Amount of Extra," 20 June 2019 Could this latest hairstyle signal a new go-to for the Duchess? Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Meghan Markle Reinvents the Royal Updo in London," 30 Jan. 2019 The hair evolution of Ariana Grande has truly been an enviable follicle journey, mostly because she's managed to define herself with one particular hairstyle — the high ponytail. Devon Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande Poked Fun at Her Ponytail on ā€œThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonā€," 6 Sep. 2018 These scanners are prone to false alarms toward hairstyles popular among black people, such as Afros and braids. Greses Perez, The Mercury News, "Opinion: How technology discriminates against half of our population," 16 Aug. 2019 First there’s Leia with strappy heels, a silvery peplum belt, cuff jewelry, and an up-do inspired by her signature bun hairstyle. James Hibberd, EW.com, "Star Wars Barbie dolls revealed for $100 each," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of hairstyle

1913, in the meaning defined above

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hairstyle

noun
hairĀ·​style | \ ˈher-ˌstÄ«l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio) \

Kids Definition of hairstyle

: hairdo

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