coiffure

noun
UK: /kwɑːˈfjʊər/
US: /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

  1. A style of arranging the hair.

    1. Her coiffure was simple, yet elegant.
    2. The celebrity's elaborate coiffure drew attention at the awards ceremony the coiffure.

  2. A woman's hairstyle, especially an elaborate one.

    1. She admired her new coiffure.
    2. The hairdresser carefully sculpted the bride's coiffure for her wedding day coiffure.

Synonyms

hairstyle hairdo
coiffure transitive-verb

  1. To style or arrange someone's hair, especially in an elaborate way.

    1. She coiffured her hair for the party.
    2. The stylist coiffured the model's hair into a dramatic updo coiffure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coiffure" in English means: A style of arranging the hair., A woman's hairstyle, especially an elaborate one..

The phonetic transcription of "coiffure" is /kwɑːˈfjʊər/ in British English and /kwɑːˈfjʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coiffure": hairstyle, hairdo.

Example usage of "coiffure": "Her coiffure was simple, yet elegant.". More examples on the page.