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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Shani's family was able to identify her in the footage from her dreadlocks and distinctive tattoos.

From BBC

One man had dreadlocks and wore a Halloween mask.

From New York Times

The suspect was described as a man with dreadlocks, standing 6 feet tall and wearing a white shirt and black pants.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman was lying face down but Ms Louk's family say they identified her from her dreadlocks and distinctive tattoos.

From BBC

Anderson, 24, is a Black male with dreadlocks and is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds.

From Seattle Times