Word Noun
dreads
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdɹɛdz/ UK /dɹˈɛdz/ dreads
Definition
n.long, thick strands of hair that are twisted or braided together. You often see this style in hip-hop or reggae music.
n.long, thick, often braided or twisted strands of hair, typically associated with specific cultural or musical styles.
Examples
“He decided to grow his hair into dreads.”
“The artist's signature look features long dreads that she keeps tied with colorful ribbons.”
“While the style of dreads has been popularized globally, it is important to recognize its deep cultural significance within specific communities and the history of its development.”
Etymology
Abbreviation of dreadlocks. Sense of “Rastafarian person” by synecdoche.
From dread + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated