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hairstyle

noun hair·style \ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l\

Definition of HAIRSTYLE

: hairdo

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First Known Use of HAIRSTYLE

1913

Related to HAIRSTYLE

Synonyms: coiffure, cut, do, haircut, hairdo

Rhymes with HAIRSTYLE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, lifestyle, meanwhile, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial

HAIRSTYLE Defined for Kids

hairstyle

noun hair·style \ˈher-ˌstīl\

Definition of HAIRSTYLE for Kids

: hairdo

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