noun
coiffure
kwah-FYOOR/kwɑːˈfjʊr/
The way a person's hair is styled, especially elaborately.
Her elegant coiffure stays in place throughout the evening reception.
Etymology
From the verb meaning “to dress hair,” coiffure names the result of that activity: the style or arrangement in which people wear their hair.
In context
now how do you like your new coiffure? My what? Your coiffure, your uh what you call hairdo.
More examples
- The stylist creates an elaborate coiffure for the bride.
- Their towering coiffures make the dancers easy to spot.
- A sudden gust of wind ruins his carefully arranged coiffure.
Forms
coiffure · coiffures
coiffeur noun — A hairdresser who cuts and styles hair.
Similar words
- hairstyle
- The everyday term for any arrangement of hair, elaborate or simple.
- hairdo
- More informal and not necessarily suggestive of elaborate styling.