English Reference
Noun

hairdo

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈhɛɹˌdu/ UK /hˈeəduː/ hair·do UK spelling hairdos

n.the way someone styles their hair, such as a specific cut or a special look for a party.

n.a particular style or arrangement of a person's hair, often involving a specific cut or decorative technique.


SIMPLE

She is getting a new hairdo for her wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

The stylist suggested a modern hairdo that would suit her face shape and lifestyle.

COMPLEX

While the actress was known for her natural look, she opted for a dramatic, high-volume hairdo to match the period setting of her latest film role.


From hair + do.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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