B1nounworkfashion
US/ˈher.dres.ər/
UK/ˈheə.dres.ə/
a person whose job is to cut, wash and style other people's hair
In context
I have an appointment with my hairdresser on Saturday morning.
She trained as a hairdresser and now runs her own salon.
The hairdresser asked me how short I wanted it.
Words that go with hairdresser
verb + preposition
- go to the hairdresserI need to go to the hairdresser before the wedding.
verb + noun
- see a hairdresserYou should see a hairdresser about that color.
- visit the hairdresserI visit the hairdresser every two months to keep my hair short.
adjective + noun
- good hairdresserA good hairdresser listens before cutting.
- qualified hairdresserShe is a qualified hairdresser with ten years of experience.
noun + preposition
- appointment at the hairdresserI have an appointment at the hairdresser at four.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I go to the hairdresser to cut my hair.Correct: I go to the hairdresser to get my hair cut.