chignon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ms Ardern wore a fitted ivory dress by designer Juliette Hogan - who is reportedly a close friend of the ex-PM - and a long veil clipped onto a chignon up-do hairstyle.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024
He also throws in an allusion to Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” — cue the blond chignon — that does his movie no favors.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023
Her blond hair was usually ironed straight or pulled back into a messy chignon.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2022
But also, because Alexia has a chignon constantly — that's where she puts her pick.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2021
Her hair was pulled back in a chignon, and she wore a smart tailored navy suit.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.