chignon
noun
chi·gnon
ˈshēn-ˌyän 
also -ˌyȯn
: a knot of hair that is worn at the back of the head and especially at the nape of the neck
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Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Macron’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face and her makeup included a smokey eye and neutral lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Macron’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face and her makeup included a smokey eye and neutral lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chignon
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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chignon
noun
chi·gnon
ˈshēn-ˌyän
: a knot of hair worn at the back of the head
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