dreadlocks
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of dreadlocks
Example Sentences
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The BSA wrote that "traditional aquatic headwear", like swimming caps, "doesn't cater to children with longer, thicker afro hair, nor does it cater to traditionally Black hairstyles including braids, dreadlocks and twists with extensions".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
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
The decision stemmed from a case where Louisiana prison guards forcibly shaved Rastafarian Damon Landor’s dreadlocks in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
And the most obvious way to do that was to have Jones’ ample dreadlocks flowing behind him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
The second mate tugged sheepishly at the ends of his dreadlocks.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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