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

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 notes

In 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

hairdos plural

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Her elaborate _____ took an hour to prepare for the wedding.

Formed from "hair" plus "do" — "do" here meaning a styling or arrangement, as in the informal phrase "do one's hair."

hairstyle coif coiffure hair style

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weirdo

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.

hairstyle coif coiffure