haircuts

word · lemma: haircut

Definition

Haircuts are the styles or ways in which someone's hair is cut, or the act of cutting hair. The word is mostly used to talk about going to a barber or salon to get your hair styled or shortened.

Usage & Nuances

Plural 'haircuts' means more than one style or event of having hair cut. Used with verbs like 'get', 'need', or 'give' (e.g., 'get haircuts', 'need haircuts'). 'Haircut' is never countable for individual hairs. Don't confuse 'haircuts' with 'hairstyles'; 'hairstyle' refers more to the overall finished look, not the act.

Example Sentences

We got new haircuts for the holiday.

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The children need haircuts.

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Do you like our haircuts?

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We all showed up with fresh haircuts after the weekend.

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Barbershops were busy with people getting their haircuts before school started.

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Some celebrities are famous for their unique haircuts.

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