haircut

noun

ˈher-ˌkət How to pronounce haircut (audio)
Definition of haircutnext
as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview

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Recent Examples of haircut Everett McIver’s neck with barber’s scissors during a fight over a place in line for a haircut. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Fifty years later, his military haircut glistens with silver from a lifetime serving in fatigues. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 While the extra inches can help ease up curl and wave patterns, Emily Heser, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in New York, notes that removing weight throughout can offer more movement, regardless of the haircut. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The royals released two new photos of Lady Louise to mark the occasion, a solo portrait as well as a photo of Louise posed between her parents, Prince Edward and Sophie, who stepped out with a fresh haircut for the occasion. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for haircut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircut
  1. hairdo
  2. hairstyle
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
  5. cut
Noun
  • While there was much for fans to take in, her drastic new hairdo took the (birthday) cake.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • In a video shared by Cécred on Father’s Day, founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter revealed the motivation behind her husband’s new hairdo and the products that’ve helped the health of his curls throughout the process.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • Hoffman's new hairstyle features thicker locks at the front and slicked-back sides.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of hairstyle
Noun
  • Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Her clip-on ponytail, which quickly became a look fans copied when attending the tour, according to a 1990 edition of PEOPLE's Style Watch.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of ponytail
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  • 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
  • But the Republican budget bill incorporated cuts to food stamps — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — that have driven some 4 million people off the program.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • In colonial times, cuts or injuries often led to bacterial infections.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of cut

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