Word
Definition
n. the way your hair is cut or shaped. You might choose a new hairstyle for a special event or just for a change.
n. the particular way in which hair is cut, arranged, or styled. Refers to both the aesthetic design and the physical configuration of the hair.
Examples
“She decided to try a shorter hairstyle for the summer.”
“The actor changed his hairstyle for the new movie role, switching from long curls to a buzz cut.”
“While some people prefer a classic hairstyle that remains fashionable for decades, others enjoy experimenting with avant-garde trends that change every season.”
Examples
simple
“She decided to try a shorter hairstyle for the summer.”
contextual
“The actor changed his hairstyle for the new movie role, switching from long curls to a buzz cut.”
complex
“While some people prefer a classic hairstyle that remains fashionable for decades, others enjoy experimenting with avant-garde trends that change every season.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'get', or 'choose'.
Etymology
From hair + style.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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