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