pageboy
/ˈpeɪdʒˌbɔɪ/
NOUN
1. A boy who serves as an attendant
A young boy employed to serve or assist someone, especially in a royal, noble, or formal household.
1.1. Young attendant in a royal or noble household
A boy who performs personal service or ceremonial duties for a king, nobleman, or other person of high rank.
Synonyms
Examples
- The young pageboy accompanied the nobleman during the royal ceremony.
- A pageboy was traditionally assigned to assist a knight or noble household.
Related Words
- servant
- squire
- courtier
- retainer
- messenger
1.2. Boy serving at a formal event
A young male attendant who assists with duties at a wedding or other formal occasion, such as accompanying members of the wedding party.
Synonyms
- attendant
- young attendant
Examples
- The pageboy walked ahead of the bride during the wedding procession.
Related Words
- ring bearer
- usher
- groomsman
- wedding attendant
NOUN
2. A shoulder-length hairstyle
A hairstyle in which the hair is cut to approximately shoulder length, with the ends typically turned inward toward the face or neck.
2.1. Classic pageboy haircut
A smooth, rounded hairstyle with relatively even-length hair and ends curled or turned under, often featuring a fringe.
Synonyms
- pageboy cut
- pageboy bob
Examples
- She chose a classic pageboy hairstyle with the ends neatly curled under.
- The actress wore a sleek pageboy cut for the vintage-themed photoshoot.
Related Words
2.2. Rounded bob hairstyle
A variation of the bob haircut characterized by a smooth, rounded outline and inward-curving ends.
Synonyms
- bob
- pageboy bob
Examples
- The stylist shaped her hair into a rounded pageboy that framed her face.
Related Words
- short haircut
- chin-length bob
- straight hairstyle
- layered haircut