hairstyle

UK: ˈheəstaɪl | US: ˈherstaɪl

Definition

  1. n. the way in which someone's hair is cut, arranged, or styled

Structure
hair <strands growing from the scalp>style <distinctive manner or form>
Etymology

The word "hairstyle" is a compound of "hair" (Old English hǣr, from Proto-Germanic hērą) and "style" (Latin stilus, meaning "manner of writing," later generalized to "distinctive appearance"). The fusion reflects the concept of arranging hair in a particular fashion, emerging in the early 19th century as grooming practices became more elaborate. The logic is straightforward: "hair" + "style" = "the style of one's hair."

Examples

  1. She changed her hairstyle to a sleek bob for the summer.

  2. His bold hairstyle caught everyone’s attention at the party.

  3. The magazine featured the latest celebrity hairstyles.

  4. Maintaining a complex hairstyle requires daily care.

  5. The 1980s were known for extravagant hairstyles.