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got a haircut vs got a hair cut

Both "got a haircut" and "got a hair cut" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Got a haircut" is the more common and natural way to express that someone has had their hair trimmed or styled. On the other hand, "got a hair cut" could be used when referring to a specific type of cut or style, emphasizing the individual hair strands being cut.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1053 views

got a haircut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has had their hair trimmed or styled.

Examples:

I got a haircut yesterday.
She needs to get a haircut soon.
He looks great after getting a haircut.
Do you like my new haircut?
I'm thinking of getting a haircut this weekend.

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She got a haircut, too?
I went out. I got a haircut.
I thought you got a haircut at 2:00.
I see you got a haircut.
It's got a haircut like Dougie.
So I got a haircut a job the same Thursday.
Lena Dunham's dog got a haircut.
Looks like somebody got a haircut.
It's just I got a haircut, and you didn't even notice.
This fool got a haircut a week ago.
And I know Jordan didn't have the best game, but that's 'cause she just got a haircut.
And, dad, I don't want to tell you how to coach but I would not play a girl who just got a haircut.
Yes. I just got a haircut, also, if anybody was wondering.
"someone got a haircut"?
Since you recently got a haircut, you won't need one
I went out. I got a... I got a haircut.
"I just got a haircut, I have a job and wear brown shoes."
You tell me at homecoming that you got a haircut for me, and then you just fall off the face of the earth?
You also got a haircut at some point in your life.
[Scoffs] Remember that time you got a haircut, and I was the first person to say,

Alternatives:

had a haircut
received a haircut
got a new hairstyle
trimmed my hair
styled my hair

got a hair cut

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage.

This phrase could be used when referring to a specific type of cut or style, emphasizing the individual hair strands being cut.

Examples:

She got a hair cut with layers.
He got a hair cut that was too short.
I'm planning to get a hair cut for the summer.
The stylist gave her a hair cut that suited her face shape.
I need to decide on the type of hair cut I want.

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I got a hair cut too.
And I went out, and got a hair cut, Join AA, got a new new backup shirt.
Well, look who went and got herself a hair cut.
Go on, give her a hair cut...
At least now you can afford a hair cut.
Get a hair cut before you go to the police station.
I said you should spend more than 4 pounds on a hair cut, James.
- I'm the one getting a hair cut.
One day, the stylist asked me if I wanted a hair cut.
APPLAUSE Yes, he has a hair cut now.
I don't know who this person is right now with a hair cut and a cranberry button-up and good advice.
Did you get a hair cut?
If you look at me, you will realise that I am well qualified to tell you that a hair cut will not solve every problem.
Looks like the dresser gave him the hair cut.
I just got my hair cut.
Their hair cut short like Amazons.
He gets his hair cut by trainees at the barber college.
He gets his hair cut by trainees at the barber college.
I left Main Street after getting my hair cut...
I've never had my hair cut in a bedroom.

Alternatives:

got a haircut
had a haircut
received a haircut
got a new hairstyle
trimmed my hair

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