Straightener: meaning, definitions and examples

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straightener

 

[ หˆstreษชtษ™nษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hair styling

A straightener is an electrical device used in hair styling to flatten and straighten hair. Often referred to as a flat iron, this tool works by heating two metal plates that press down on the strands of hair. The heat experienced by the hair causes it to relax and take on a straighter appearance. Straighteners come in various sizes and temperature settings to accommodate different hair types and textures.

Synonyms

flat iron, hair iron, hair straightening tool

Examples of usage

  • I used a straightener to get my hair sleek and smooth.
  • Many people find that using a quality straightener can minimize damage.
  • She finished her hairstyle with a few strokes of the straightener.

Translations

Translations of the word "straightener" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alisador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรคtteisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelurus rambut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟั€ัะผะปัั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒฌใƒผใƒˆใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alisador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzleลŸtirici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋ ˆ์ดํŠธ๋„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณู’ุชูŽูˆููŠูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rovnaฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rovnaฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ดๅ‘ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izravnalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะทะตั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzlษ™ลŸdirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alisador

Etymology

The term 'straightener' stems from the word 'straight,' which has roots in Old English 'streht' meaning 'extended' or 'aligned.' The addition of the suffix '-ener' suggests a tool or implement associated with the action of straightening. Hair straightening techniques have been around for centuries, but the modern electric straightener was invented in the early 20th century. Early models were simple heated metal plates, and over the years, advancements in materials and technology have led to the various designs available today. Straighteners became particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting cultural shifts towards different hair trends. Their usage has continued to rise, with many beauty professionals and individuals incorporating them into daily hair care routines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,648, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.