cornrow

noun

corn·​row ˈkȯrn-ˌrō 

1

: a section of hair which is braided usually flat to the scalp

2

: a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into cornrow sections arranged in rows

cornrow verb

Examples of cornrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Straight-back cornrows are a classic look that always brings sleek, polished results. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026

Squeezed into a latex bodysuit and donning cornrows, Madonna alternately wields a whip, is bound to a chair and poses with a Chihuahua — in matching latex. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

But this summer, simplicity is returning to the look, with more people opting for simple straight-back cornrows. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1