hair spray

noun

Meaning

A liquid cosmetic product dispensed from an aerosol can or pump bottle to hold a hairstyle in position.

Examples

He used a strong-hold hair spray to ensure his spiked hair stayed upright all day.
The stylist reached for the hair spray to tame the flyaways after finishing the updo.

Synonyms: hairspray, styling spray, finishing spray, lacquer

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hair spray

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛər spreɪ/

Definition

A liquid cosmetic product dispensed from an aerosol can or pump bottle to hold a hairstyle in position.

Examples

He used a strong-hold hair spray to ensure his spiked hair stayed upright all day.
The stylist reached for the hair spray to tame the flyaways after finishing the updo.
Many modern brands of hair spray are now formulated to be less sticky and easier to brush out.

Synonyms of hair spray

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