chignon

[ˈʃiːnjɒn]

chignon Definition

a knot or coil of hair arranged at the back of a woman's head.

Using chignon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chignon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore her hair in a chignon for the wedding.

  • Example

    The ballerina's chignon was perfectly styled.

  • Example

    The hairstylist created a beautiful chignon for the bride.

  • Example

    She prefers to wear her hair in a chignon for formal events.

chignon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chignon

Phrases with chignon

  • a style of chignon that is positioned at the nape of the neck

    Example

    She opted for a low chignon for the red carpet event.

  • messy chignon

    a style of chignon that is intentionally disheveled and tousled

    Example

    The hairstylist created a messy chignon for the fashion show.

  • a style of chignon that incorporates braids into the knot or coil

    Example

    She wore a braided chignon for her graduation ceremony.

Origins of chignon

from French 'chignon', meaning 'nape of the neck'

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Summary: chignon in Brief

A 'chignon' [ˈʃiːnjɒn] is a hairstyle consisting of a knot or coil of hair arranged at the back of a woman's head. It is often worn for formal events and can be styled in various ways, such as a low chignon, messy chignon, or braided chignon. Synonyms include bun, coil, knot, and twist.