Hairbrush: meaning, definitions and examples

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hairbrush

[ ˈhɛrˌbrʌʃ ]

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daily grooming tool

A hairbrush is a grooming tool used to detangle and style hair. It typically consists of a handle and bristles or teeth. Hairbrushes come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, such as plastic, wood, or metal.

Synonyms

hair comb, hair detangler, hair styling brush

Examples of usage

Every morning, she uses a hairbrush to brush her long hair.
He carries a small hairbrush in his bag for quick touch-ups throughout the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "hairbrush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escova de cabelo

🇮🇳 बालों का ब्रश

🇩🇪 Haarbürste

🇮🇩 sikat rambut

🇺🇦 гребінець

🇵🇱 szczotka do włosów

🇯🇵 ヘアブラシ (heaburashi)

🇫🇷 brosse à cheveux

🇪🇸 cepillo para el cabello

🇹🇷 saç fırçası

🇰🇷 헤어브러시 (heeobeureosi)

🇸🇦 فرشاة شعر

🇨🇿 kartáč na vlasy

🇸🇰 kefa na vlasy

🇨🇳 梳子 (shūzi)

🇸🇮 krtača za lase

🇮🇸 hárbursti

🇰🇿 шаш тарағы

🇬🇪 თმის ჯაგრისი

🇦🇿 saç fırçası

🇲🇽 cepillo para el cabello

Word origin

The word 'hairbrush' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'hair' and 'brush'. Hairbrushes have been used for centuries to maintain hair health and style. Ancient civilizations used various materials like bone, wood, and metal to create hairbrushes. Over time, hairbrush designs evolved to meet different hair types and styles, making them an essential tool in daily grooming routines.