Definition

A man who styles and cuts hair professionally.

Example

The coiffeur gave me a stylish haircut for the wedding.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a coiffeur for a haircut?

Yeah, I went to one last week and loved the result.

That's awesome! What did you get done at the coiffeur?

I just got a trim, but he styled it so nicely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coiffeur comes from the French word 'coiffer' (meaning to style or arrange hair) and the suffix '-eur' (indicating a person who performs an action). Therefore, a coiffeur is a person who styles or arranges hair.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'styles' ('coiffer') hair — that's what a coiffeur does.

Visually Confused Words