hairdo

noun

ˈher-ˌdü How to pronounce hairdo (audio)
Definition of hairdonext
as in hairstyle
a style or arrangement of hair that hairdo makes her face look softer and rounder

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Recent Examples of hairdo For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s this blow dryer for salon-level hairdos, plus waterproof makeup for pool days. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairdo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdo
  1. hairstyle
  2. haircut
  3. coiffure
  4. ponytail
Noun
  • The designer is known for experimenting with hairstyles and in May, appeared at the Met Gala platinum blonde hair that was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For beauty, Tyla went with a sweeping straight hairstyle with cornrows and modeled a pink manicure.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • But when Ortega arrived for his standing haircut this week, the shop was still closed.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Leave it to Hilton to always inspire me ahead of my next haircut.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffure
Noun
  • Ross also grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against the wall, causing injuries to her face and lip, according to the report.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Grammy winner wore her hair up in a side ponytail, with her honey blond hair cascading down the side in soft, delicate curls.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ponytail

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“Hairdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdo. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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