coiffure

[ kwah-fyoor; French kwa-fyr ]

noun

, plural coif·fures [kwah-, fyoorz, kw, a, -, fyr].

1. a style of arranging the hair.
2. a head covering; headdress.

verb (used with object)

, coif·fured [kwah-, fyoord], coif·fur·ing [kwah-, fyoor, -ing].

1. to arrange or comb (the hair) in a coiffure; to style (the hair).
2. to provide with a head covering or headdress; cover with a coiffure.

coiffure

/ kwɑːˈfjʊə; kwafyr /

noun

1. a hairstyle
2. an obsolete word for headdress

verb

1. tr to dress or arrange (the hair)

Word History and Origins

Origin of coiffure¹

First recorded in 1625–35; from French, equivalent to coiff(er) “to dress the hair” + -ure noun suffix; coif ², -ure

Example Sentences

Four years ago, as Pence and Harris were discussing systemic racism, a fly settled on the snowy expanse of Pence’s white coiffure — and ended up walking away with the evening’s affair.

From Los Angeles Times

That glorious sweep of a coiffure just has so much to say.

From Seattle Times

Ms Newhall said her bungalow was perfect for the now coiffured canine, as it was easier for Morris to navigate around.

From BBC

Nézet-Séguin has given the Met a new look in his coiffure and attire.

From Seattle Times

Sporting a handsome white coiffure and an inviting tone, Ciscomani spoke warmly about his immigrant parents, the price of milk and eggs, the fight against fentanyl and the accessibility of homeownership.

From Salon