Word: Haircut

Pronunciation

/ˈheəkʌt/

Definitions

• Noun: A styling of hair, typically involving cutting, trimming, and shaping the hair on one’s head. For example: “She got a new haircut that really suited her face shape.”

  Sentence example: “After weeks of growing it out, he finally decided to get a haircut.”

• Verb: The act of cutting someone’s hair or the experience of having one’s hair cut. For example: “She’s going to the salon for a haircut this afternoon.”

  Sentence example: “I’m giving myself a haircut at home to save some money.”

Phrases

• “Get a haircut”: This phrase is often used colloquially to suggest that someone’s hair is too long or unkempt and needs to be trimmed.
• “A short/long/layered haircut”: Describing the style of haircut someone has or wants.
• “Haircut fund”: A savings goal set aside specifically for the cost of getting one’s hair cut.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The barber gave him a stylish haircut that earned him many compliments.”
• Verb: “She was quite nervous about the haircut because it was her first time trying a pixie cut.”

Synonyms

• Trim
• Cutting
• Shear
• Shave (for close cuts)
• Styling
• Coiffure (formal)
• Barbering
• Clippering