1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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Soft waves rattled her tresses below the ears, most of which were tucked behind her shoulders.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street, reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street, new streetlights, signs, benches, curbs and tress.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Why not value him for his excellent qualities and leave his tresses be?
—Philip Galanes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street, reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street, new streetlights, signs, benches, curbs and tress.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Why not value him for his excellent qualities and leave his tresses be?
—Philip Galanes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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tress
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: a long lock of hair
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