Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tress

Noun
/trɛs/
Definition
A long lock of hair.
Examples
  • She let her tresses cascade down her shoulders.
  • He admired the tresses of the dancer as they swayed in rhythm.
  • In fairy tales, long tresses are often depicted as a sign of beauty.
Meaning
The word ‘tress’ refers to a long, flowing strand of hair, often used in the plural form to describe multiple locks or braids.
Synonyms
  • Lock
  • Strand
  • Hair