permanents
Pronunciation: [ˈpɜːrmənənts]
Word
Context: "hairdressing"
(noun) a type of hairstyle that is made by using chemicals to curl the hair. It's like giving your hair beautiful waves or curls that last for a long time, instead of just using a curling iron for a day.
Example
After getting a perm, her hair looked bouncy and full of curls.
Example
He decided against getting a permanent because he preferred his straight hair.
Example
Did you ever think about getting permanents for your hair?
Context: "artistic or general use"
(noun) a type of marker or pen that writes in a way that lasts for a long time. When you write with a permanent marker, your writing doesn’t wash off easily.
Example
She used a permanent marker to label all her school supplies.
Example
He realized that writing with a regular pen wasn't as good as using permanents for this project.
Example
What kind of pen should I use if I want my drawing to last, permanents or regular markers?
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