Basic Details
Word: Hairdresser
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person whose job is to cut, style, and colour hair.
Synonyms: Stylist, barber
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To let your hair down: To relax and be yourself. Example: "After a long week at work, I just want to let my hair down and enjoy the weekend."
- A bad hair day: A day when your hair does not look nice, often used to describe a day that is frustrating. Example: "I woke up late and had a bad hair day, which made me late to school."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I visited the hairdresser to get a fresh haircut for the summer holidays.
Example 2: The hairdresser skillfully styled my hair for the upcoming wedding.
Example 3: My mum always trusts her favourite hairdresser to give her the best highlights.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the profession of hairdressing dates back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, where wigs were worn to protect heads from the sun?
Famous Quote
"Hair is a statement of style, an affirmation of beauty, and an expression of self-love." Bekah Jane.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hairdresser" mean?
a) Someone who fixes cars
b) Someone who cuts and styles hair
c) Someone who teaches students
d) Someone who bakes bread
Answer: b) Someone who cuts and styles hair
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hairdresser"?
a) Scientist
b) Stylist
c) Chef
d) Plumber
Answer: b) Stylist
3. Which sentence uses "hairdresser" correctly?
a) The hairdresser painted the fence.
b) The hairdresser gave me a new hairstyle.
c) The hairdresser ran very fast.
d) The hairdresser solved the math problem.
Answer: b) The hairdresser gave me a new hairstyle.
4. Which idiom means to relax and be yourself?
a) A bad hair day
b) To let your hair down
c) Curly hair is beautiful
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) To let your hair down
5. What is the opposite of "hairdresser"?
a) N/A
b) Teacher
c) Baker
d) None of the above
Answer: a) N/A
