cornrow

noun corn·row \ ˈkȯrn-ˌrō \

|Updated on: 17 Aug 2018

Definition of cornrow

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

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In the past, she's been called out for sporting wigs styled in twists and cornrows.

— kristin corpuz, Teen Vogue, "Nikita Dragun Is Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation For Wearing Locs," 16 May 2018
A few days later, Baldwin talked Bieber into cornrows as the two enjoyed a sunny getaway.

— hannah yasharoff, USA TODAY, "What's going on with Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin?," 18 June 2018
Model Binx Walton had her name braided onto her head, another model wore cornrows that criss-crossed in the back, and a third had a star braided along her temple.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "Here’s Alexander Wang’s Updated Spin on the Concept of ‘American Beauty’," 4 June 2018
The third Barbie is black with part of her hair in dark cornrows and the rest with flowing blondish red tresses.

— shelia poole, ajc, "Kandi Burruss pokes fun at her Barbie-like hairstyle," 2 May 2018
In the image, two white Barbie dolls sport simple ponytails, while a black Barbie has one side of her head hair braided in dark cornrows and the rest styled in bouncy golden curls.

— janine puhak, Fox News, "Black Barbie's 'half-finished' hairstyle causing controversy, drawing mixed reviews," 1 May 2018
Kim Kardashian walking around in cornrows after her husband saying that ‘slavery was a choice’ is 2018 foolery in a nutshell.

— lucy wood, Marie Claire, "Kim Kardashian Tries to Explain Why She Wore Cornrow Braids Again," 22 June 2018
Most of them involve a certain superstar in cornrows: To continue reading this story, TRY IT NOW 1.

— jeff mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "Where will Kawhi play next season, and other burning Spurs questions?," 28 Apr. 2018
Jordan, dressed in a gray suit, his hair in cornrows, sat quietly as Makoid spoke.

— claudia irizarry-aponte, Philly.com, "South Philly man, 31, pleads no contest to human trafficking," 7 June 2018

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1946

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