English · Word Candidate

marcel

/mɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: marcels · marcelling · marcelled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A marcel wave.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To wave (hair) by the marcel method.

Verb

Like women sitting for two hours under the marcelling irons only to wonder two days later how soon they would need another appointment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To wave.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “marcel” mean?

A hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.

Is “marcel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.