hairdresser

noun

hair·​dress·​er ˈher-ˌdre-sər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
1
: a person whose occupation is the dressing or cutting of hair
2
British : barber

Examples of hairdresser in a Sentence

she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm
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And while Saudi Arabia can cover most of the players’ needs, some things from home are irreplaceable, such as hairdressers. Steve Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 As for desserts, Joe convinces his mother’s hairdresser Gia (Susan Sarandon) to lend the business her talents. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 May 2025 Three are former housekeepers and one was the singer’s personal assistant, cook and hairdresser, per court documents reviewed by The Times. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 The former housekeeper, who also had a stint as Frances Robinson's personal assistant, cook and hairdresser, reportedly worked for the couple from about October 2006 to April 2024. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairdresser

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hairdresser was in 1764

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“Hairdresser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairdresser. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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hairdresser

noun
hair·​dress·​er -ˌdres-ər How to pronounce hairdresser (audio)
: a person who dresses or cuts hair
hairdressing
-ˌdres-iŋ
noun

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