noun
snood
SNOOD/snuːd/
A net or fabric bag that holds hair at the back of the head.
The mesh snood holds the man's long hair at his nape.
Etymology
Originally a ribbon worn in the hair, a snood later became a bag-like hair net. The name shifted between forms of hair restraint, from a narrow band to an enclosing covering.
In context
patterns could turn a simple hair covering into an elaborate accessory. During the 20th century, the snood experienced several periods of renewed popularity.
More examples
- The crocheted snood keeps her curls gathered at the back.
- A black snood matches her dress and holds her hair neatly.
- She packs two snoods to wear over her bun.
Forms
snood · snoods
Similar words
- hairnet
- Usually covers the whole head rather than gathering hair behind.