noun
hairdo
HEH-uh-doo
Hairdo (noun) means a particular way someone's hair is styled. Example: “Her elaborate hairdo took an hour to prepare for the wedding.”
noun
1
A particular way someone's hair is styled.
"Her elaborate hairdo took an hour to prepare for the wedding."
"He hasn't changed his hairdo in twenty years."
How to use hairdo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hairstyle.
When to use it
Slightly informal and often used with a touch of humor.
Common pairings
a fancy hairdo
a new hairdo
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Word forms
- Plural
- hairdos
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Etymology
Formed from "hair" plus "do" — "do" here meaning a styling or arrangement, as in the informal phrase "do one's hair."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hairdo
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What does “hairdo” mean?
The word “hairdo” means a particular way someone's hair is styled. In plain terms, a hairstyle.
How do you pronounce “hairdo”?
“Hairdo” is pronounced HEH-uh-doo (/ˈhɛəˌduː/ in IPA).
How do you use “hairdo” in a sentence?
Here is “hairdo” used in a sentence: “Her elaborate hairdo took an hour to prepare for the wedding.”
What part of speech is “hairdo”?
“Hairdo” is a noun.
