hairdresser

noun

hair·​dress·​er ˈher-ˌdre-sər 

1

: a person whose occupation is the dressing or cutting of hair

2

British : barber

Synonyms

• barber
• haircutter
• hairstylist
• stylist

Examples of hairdresser in a Sentence

she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm

Recent Examples on the Web

Their legacy includes the extreme outfits of the flamboyant criminals and hairdressers in Female Trouble (1974) and the grotesque Mortvillians in Desperate Living (1977) Smith to Polyester (1982) and Hairspray (1988) to more mainstream films such as Cry-Baby (1990) and Serial Mom (1994). —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

The outlet also noted that last month, Queen Camilla granted her facialist, wedding dress designer and hairdresser of 30 years royal warrants. —Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

The Oma, Shop feels like a new blueprint, as part wine bar, coffee shop, hairdresser, and small good store. —Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025

Last month, Queen Camilla granted her facialist, wedding dress designer and hairdresser of 30 years royal warrants, for example. —Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hairdresser

noun

hair·​dress·​er -ˌdres-ər 

: a person who dresses or cuts hair

hairdressing

-ˌdres-iŋ

noun