hairdresser

noun

hair·​dress·​er ˈher-ˌdre-sər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
Synonyms of hairdressernext
1
: a person whose occupation is the dressing or cutting of hair
2
British : barber

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she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm
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Character actors, crew members, hairdressers, chauffeurs, and wardrobe girls had no loyalty to Louella, and many were happy to talk to Hedda, who had once been one of them. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026 All experts recommend talking to your hairdresser about which longer hairstyles will suit your face shape and what length will suit you best. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Part of the brand’s mission is to ensure hairdressers continue to thrive. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Denis De Souza is a high-profile hairdresser in Los Angeles whose clients have included Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Collins, and Nicole Richie. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairdresser

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First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hairdresser was in 1764

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hairdresser

noun
hair·​dress·​er -ˌdres-ər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
: a person who dresses or cuts hair
hairdressing
-ˌdres-iŋ
noun

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