coiffeur

[ kwa-fœr ]

noun

, French.

, plural coif·feurs [kw, a, -, fœr].

1. a man who is a hairdresser.

coiffeur

/ kwɑːˈfɜːz; kwaføz; kwafœr; kwɑːˈfɜː /

noun

1. a hairdresser

Derived Forms

• coiffeuse, noun:feminine

Example Sentences

A fly with a seemingly inordinate interest in Pence’s snow-white coiffeur landed on the vice presidential scalp and lingered for what seemed a very long time.

From Los Angeles Times

“I know you are very disappointed with politics. But this is your chance,” Bolsonaro, whose hair had been especially trimmed by a hospital coiffeur, told his bedside interrogator.

From The Guardian

When it comes to prevailing attitudes, explained Blind Barber coiffeur Jeremy Pelser, “there’s still a separation...the salon is for women and the barbershop is for men.”

From Wall Street Journal

The 80-plus-year-old coiffeur, decked out in marine attire complete with sailor stripes and the “Bachi” bonnet worn by the French marines, ushers us inside and says, “I’ve been here for 57 years.”

From Washington Post

“What do you write about?” the coiffeur asked.

From The New Yorker

Related Words

• beautician