dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /

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

Example Sentences

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And the most obvious way to do that was to have Jones’ ample dreadlocks flowing behind him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Rastafarians let their hair grow, typically in dreadlocks, as part of their beliefs in the religion which originated in Jamaica and was popularized by the late reggae singer Bob Marley.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

After two decades, his dreadlocks went nearly to his knees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

This season, as one of Arisu’s clients, Kuina is practically glowing with joy and contentment in a chunky sweater and jeans, but still with her signature dreadlocks.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

Hollister hunched on the bench, his dreadlocks draped forward over his shoulder.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

dreadlocks

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