noun

bunches

Bunches (noun) means a British hairstyle with hair gathered into two separate sections, usually on either side of the head. Example: “The little girl wore her hair in bunches for school.”

noun

A British hairstyle with hair gathered into two separate sections, usually on either side of the head.

"The little girl wore her hair in bunches for school."

How to Use Bunches

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hairstyle with hair tied into two bunches, one on each side.

UK vs US

This meaning is chiefly British; Americans usually say "pigtails" instead.

Easily confused with

pigtails

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bunches” mean?

The word “bunches” means a British hairstyle with hair gathered into two separate sections, usually on either side of the head. In plain terms, a hairstyle with hair tied into two bunches, one on each side.

How do you use “bunches” in a sentence?

Here is “bunches” used in a sentence: “The little girl wore her hair in bunches for school.”

What part of speech is “bunches”?

“Bunches” is a noun.