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hairbrush

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /hˈeəbrʌʃ/

US

  • /hˈɛrbrʌʃ/

Description

A hairbrush is a simple tool people use every day to keep their hair neat. It helps smooth out tangles, tidy loose strands, and shape hair while getting ready. You might reach for one after a shower, before school or work, or while fixing your style for a special event. It is part of an ordinary routine, but it can also feel personal and familiar.

These brushes come in many forms. Some are wide and flat for long hair, some are round for styling with a hairdryer, and some have vents to let air pass through more easily. Bristles may be soft or firm, depending on the job. A well-used one often becomes part of the story of daily mornings, quiet evenings, and the small habits that shape how someone presents themselves.

Examples

  1. 1

    Getting ready

    She picked up her hairbrush and started getting ready.

  2. 2

    Travel bag

    I keep a spare hairbrush in my travel bag.

  3. 3

    Wet hair

    This hairbrush works better on wet hair than my old one.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • hairbrushnoun

Forms

  • hairbrushespluralnoun