pageboys
/ˈpeɪdʒˌbɔɪz/
NOUN
1. Boys who serve as attendants
Young boys employed to serve or assist someone, especially in a royal, noble, or formal household.
1.1. Young attendants in royal or noble households
Boys who perform personal service, carry messages, or assist people of high rank in formal or ceremonial settings.
Synonyms
- pages
- attendants
Examples
- The young pageboys accompanied the nobles during the royal ceremony.
- The historical drama featured pageboys serving in the royal court.
Related Words
- servants
- squires
- courtiers
- retainers
- messengers
1.2. Young attendants at formal events
Boys who assist during weddings or other formal occasions, often by accompanying members of the wedding party or carrying ceremonial items.
Synonyms
- young attendants
- pages
Examples
- The pageboys walked ahead of the bride during the wedding procession.
Related Words
- ring bearers
- ushers
- wedding attendants
- groomsmen
NOUN
2. Shoulder-length hairstyles
Hairstyles in which the hair is cut to approximately shoulder length, with the ends typically curled or turned inward.
2.1. Classic pageboy haircuts
Smooth, rounded hairstyles with relatively even-length hair and ends turned inward, sometimes accompanied by a fringe.
Synonyms
- pageboy cuts
- pageboy bobs
Examples
- The models wore matching pageboys for the vintage fashion show.
- She preferred traditional pageboys with neatly curled ends.
Related Words
- bobs
- hairstyles
- haircuts
- coiffures
- fringes
2.2. Rounded bob hairstyles
Variations of the bob haircut featuring a smooth outline and inward-curving ends that frame the face.
Synonyms
- bobs
- pageboy bobs
Examples
- The salon displayed several pageboys in its collection of classic hairstyles.
Related Words
- chin-length bobs
- straight hairstyles
- blunt cuts
- layered hairstyles