hair spray

noun

: a liquid sprayed on the hair to keep it in place after styling

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Vinyl chloride — which is typically in a gas form — was used as a propellant for hair spray, spray paint and pesticide. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 And then there was the focus on volume (a true bigger is better time in beauty), that involved hair spray, gel, mousse, and more. — María Diez, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Each category comes with a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in treatment and hair mask, with protectant and hair sprays also available that work on all hair types. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Repeat on the other side and finish off the look with hair spray. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hair spray

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hair spray was in 1958

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“Hair spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20spray. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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hair spray

noun
: a liquid sprayed on the hair to keep it in place
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