Looking for the meaning of the word PERM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PERM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Perm
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1920s: abbreviation of permanent
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a hairstyle produced by setting the hair in waves or curls and then treating it with chemicals so that the style lasts for several months
Short Definition:hairstyle set in waves or curls and treated with chemicals
Examples:- I had a perm on Friday
- there are several good home perms available
- a perm solution
Variant Forms:
- permanent wave
Word: Perm
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
set (the hair) in a perm
Short Definition:set hair in perm
Examples:- her hair was permed and then set
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