noun
hairdressing
Hairdressing (noun) means the trade or skill of cutting, coloring, and styling hair. Example: “She studied hairdressing at college before opening her own salon.”
noun
1
The trade or skill of cutting, coloring, and styling hair.
"She studied hairdressing at college before opening her own salon."
How to use hairdressing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe profession or craft of styling hair.
Common pairings
a hairdressing course
a hairdressing salon
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Word forms
- Plural
- hairdressings
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Etymology
Formed from "hair" and "dressing," in the sense of arranging or preparing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hairdressing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hairdressing” mean?
The word “hairdressing” means the trade or skill of cutting, coloring, and styling hair. In plain terms, the profession or craft of styling hair.
How do you use “hairdressing” in a sentence?
Here is “hairdressing” used in a sentence: “She studied hairdressing at college before opening her own salon.”
What part of speech is “hairdressing”?
“Hairdressing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hairdressing?
"hairdressing" (noun) means the trade or skill of cutting, coloring, and styling hair.
