Definition

The process of cutting hair to style or shorten it.

Example

She went to the salon for a haircutting before the party.

Conversation

I just got back from my haircutting appointment.

Oh nice! How did it go?

It was great, I love the new style they did for me.

That sounds awesome! Maybe I should go for a haircutting session too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haircutting → It is formed from "hair" (from Old English "haer", meaning the fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals) and "cutting" (from the verb "cut", which comes from Old English "cyttan", meaning to divide or sever). The word "haircutting" refers to the act of dividing or severing hair.

Memory Tip

Think of the fine strands of "hair" being "cut" — that's how you remember that haircutting means the act of cutting hair.

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