Definitions

dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /

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coiffure n.
hairstyle n.

NOUN

coiffure

Synonyms

STRONG

DA afro beehive braids dreads flip hair haircut hairdo permanent pigtails plait ponytail tail tease trim wave

WEAK

blow dry corn rows crew cut fuzz cut hair-comb razor cut

NOUN

hairstyle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

braid haircut hairdo headdress ponytail

STRONG

afro beehive bob bouffant bubble bun chignon coiffure cut do fade flattop flip mohawk natural pageboy pigtails pixie

WEAK

blow dry brushcut crewcut ducktail feather cut horse tail razor cut

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She also wore a black durag over her trademark blonde hair, before removing it to show tight dreadlocks – the same style as Cameron.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

In a statement to USA Today, Landor said his dreadlocks are "a part of me and part of who I am".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

He had with him a copy of a federal appeals court opinion that said Rastafarian inmates had a protected religious right to wear dreadlocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

I had dreadlocks halfway down my back and wore jean shorts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

And the second is, can you bring me a cap to fit my dreadlocks?

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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