tress

noun

ˈtres How to pronounce tress (audio)
Synonyms of tressnext
1
: a long lock of hair
especially : the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic : a plait of hair : braid

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Green space equity Our Roots Chicago focuses on planting tress on the South and West Sides. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 President's history of battling baldness The president's signature tresses and orange glow are hallmarks of his brand. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The Desperate Housewives alum wore her chestnut tresses in a ponytail with loose tendrils framing her face. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 From super pixies to shoulder-length styles, these short haircuts are perfect for older women looking to revamp and revitalize their tresses. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tress

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tresse, from Anglo-French tresce

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tress was in the 14th century

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tress

noun
ˈtres How to pronounce tress (audio)
: a long lock of hair

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