hairdressing meaning

UK US /ˈhɛrdrɛsɪŋ/ 3 syllables

hairdressing (noun): a toiletry for the hair.

hairdressing has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hairdressing as a noun

  1. a toiletry for the hair

    Synonyms: hair tonic, hair oil, hair grease

    Type of: toiletry

    Kinds: pomade

  2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair

    Synonyms: hair care, haircare

    Type of: care

    Kinds: brush, comb, shampoo, hairweaving

How to pronounce hairdressing

hairdressing is pronounced /ˈhɛrdrɛsɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in NG · 12-letter words

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