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
Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Like many Rastafarians, Landor believes his faith requires him to wear his hair in long dreadlocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
You can see that time-bending mash-up in the costumes, with some folks in bright plastic wigs and others in horns and mohawks and dreadlocks like 21st century cavemen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
This guy with short dreadlocks makes his way through the crowd, and people give him dap along the way.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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