perm

[ purm ]

/ pɜrm /

Informal.

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noun

permanent (def. 4).

verb (used with object)

to give (the hair) a permanent.

verb (used without object)

to apply a permanent to the hair.

Origin of perm

First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Words nearby perm

perlite, Perlman, perlocution, perlocutionary, perlucidus, perm, perma-, permaculture, permadeath, permafrost, permafrost table

Definition for perm (2 of 2)

Perm

[ purm, pairm; Russian pyerm ]

/ pɜrm, pɛərm; Russian pyɛrm /

noun

a city in the E Russian Federation in Europe, on the Kama River.

Formerly Molotov.

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Example sentences from the Web for perm

“Seeking a long-term (perm) 24/7 slave, for absolute ownership/slavery,” his profile on Collarpsace.com read.
How ‘MrHandcuffs’ Ended Up With Two Corpses in Suitcases|Michael Daly|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My sisters opened a beauty parlor in their bedroom, curling hair with crisscrossed bobby pins and calling it a perm.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’|Eileen Cronin|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was wearing a perm, so I just had to go to the back of my neck and I had a fist full of sweat.
‘No No,’ a Documentary on MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis, Who Pitched a No-Hitter While Tripping on Acid|Marlow Stern|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anna Nemtsova reports on the harsh conditions that await the young mothers in Mordovia and Perm, the ‘gateway to Siberia.’
Inside the Pussy Rioters’ Russian Prisons|Anna Nemtsova|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Instead, they are now heading to prisons in the remote regions of Mordovia and Perm, also known as “the gateway to Siberia.”
Inside the Pussy Rioters’ Russian Prisons|Anna Nemtsova|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In Perm Foma purchased for her different new things and what-not.
Foma Gordyeff|Maxim Gorky
After that he was exiled to the Perm Government, from where he escaped.
Resurrection|Leo Tolstoy
The Governor-General of Perm may, if so disposed, disregard entirely the wishes or votes of the council.
From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows|Victor Meignan
Michael Strogoff had very judiciously chosen the one by Perm and Ekaterenburg.
Michael Strogoff|Jules Verne
The journey up to Perm had been very trying to Maslova both morally and physically.
Resurrection|Leo Tolstoy

British Dictionary definitions for perm (1 of 3)

perm¹

/ (pɜːm) /

noun

a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals, etc which gives long-lasting waves, curls, or other shapingAlso called (esp formerly): permanent wave

the act of giving or receiving such a hairstyle

verb

(tr) to give a perm to (hair)

British Dictionary definitions for perm (2 of 3)

perm²

/ (pɜːm) /

noun

short for permutation (def. 4)

British Dictionary definitions for perm (3 of 3)

Perm

/ (Russian pjermj) /

noun

a port in W Russia, on the Kama River: oil refinery; university (1916). Pop: 984 000 (2005 est)Former name (1940–62): Molotov

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单词	perm
释义	perm [ purm ] / pɜrm / Informal. SEE SYNONYMS FOR perm ON THESAURUS.COM noun permanent (def. 4). verb (used with object) to give (the hair) a permanent. verb (used without object) to apply a permanent to the hair. Origin of perm First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening Words nearby perm perlite, Perlman, perlocution, perlocutionary, perlucidus, perm, perma-, permaculture, permadeath, permafrost, permafrost table Definition for perm (2 of 2) Perm [ purm, pairm; Russian pyerm ] / pɜrm, pɛərm; Russian pyɛrm / noun a city in the E Russian Federation in Europe, on the Kama River. Formerly Molotov. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for perm “Seeking a long-term (perm) 24/7 slave, for absolute ownership/slavery,” his profile on Collarpsace.com read. How ‘MrHandcuffs’ Ended Up With Two Corpses in Suitcases\|Michael Daly\|June 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST My sisters opened a beauty parlor in their bedroom, curling hair with crisscrossed bobby pins and calling it a perm. ‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’\|Eileen Cronin\|April 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I was wearing a perm, so I just had to go to the back of my neck and I had a fist full of sweat. ‘No No,’ a Documentary on MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis, Who Pitched a No-Hitter While Tripping on Acid\|Marlow Stern\|February 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Anna Nemtsova reports on the harsh conditions that await the young mothers in Mordovia and Perm, the ‘gateway to Siberia.’ Inside the Pussy Rioters’ Russian Prisons\|Anna Nemtsova\|October 24, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Instead, they are now heading to prisons in the remote regions of Mordovia and Perm, also known as “the gateway to Siberia.” Inside the Pussy Rioters’ Russian Prisons\|Anna Nemtsova\|October 24, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In Perm Foma purchased for her different new things and what-not. Foma Gordyeff\|Maxim Gorky After that he was exiled to the Perm Government, from where he escaped. Resurrection\|Leo Tolstoy The Governor-General of Perm may, if so disposed, disregard entirely the wishes or votes of the council. From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows\|Victor Meignan Michael Strogoff had very judiciously chosen the one by Perm and Ekaterenburg. Michael Strogoff\|Jules Verne The journey up to Perm had been very trying to Maslova both morally and physically. Resurrection\|Leo Tolstoy British Dictionary definitions for perm (1 of 3) perm¹ / (pɜːm) / noun a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals, etc which gives long-lasting waves, curls, or other shapingAlso called (esp formerly): permanent wave the act of giving or receiving such a hairstyle verb (tr) to give a perm to (hair) British Dictionary definitions for perm (2 of 3) perm² / (pɜːm) / noun short for permutation (def. 4) British Dictionary definitions for perm (3 of 3) Perm / (Russian pjermj) / noun a port in W Russia, on the Kama River: oil refinery; university (1916). Pop: 984 000 (2005 est)Former name (1940–62): Molotov Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to perm permanent, permanent wave
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perm

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of perm

Words nearby perm

Definition for perm (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for perm

British Dictionary definitions for perm (1 of 3)

noun

verb

British Dictionary definitions for perm (2 of 3)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for perm (3 of 3)

noun

Words related to perm