cornrow

noun corn·row \ ˈkȯrn-ˌrō \

Updated on: 25 May 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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The meme shows Williams posing proudly with her cornrows on display.

— leah prinzivalli, Allure, "This Meme Shows How Important Serena Williams's Royal Wedding Conrows Really Were," 22 May 2018
Facing outcry on social media, a Kentucky school suspended its hair policy that prohibited dreadlocks, cornrows, hair twists and braids.

— aaron randle, kansascity, "Teen says he wasn't hired because of his dreadlocks. That's legal, but is it right? | The Kansas City Star," 6 Apr. 2018
After all the controversy over her cornrows, the hair chameleon teased a new style on insta that has everyone talking once again.

— noelle devoe, Seventeen, "Kylie Jenner Teases Another Controversial Hairstyle That Has Everyone Talking," 14 July 2015
The black Barbie had dark cornrows on one side of her head and curly blond hair on the other.

— lisa gutierrez, kansascity, "'Does anyone black work there?' Barbie with blond hair and cornrows sparks controversy | The Kansas City Star," 3 May 2018
The two black men both bearded, one had cornrows—were mostly silent when multiple officers arrived to slap handcuffs on them.

— angela helm, The Root, "Philly Police Chief Copsplains Why 2 Black Men Were Cuffed in Starbucks Viral Video Incident," 14 Apr. 2018
On the floor, the Spurs’ biggest question mark wears cornrows.

— jeff mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "Win or lose, a potential franchise-shaking summer is on the way for Spurs," 21 Apr. 2018
For example, until 2014, the U.S. military banned a number of common Black hairstyles, including cornrows and braids.

— alexia fernández campbell, Vox, "Chastity Jones’s lawyers argue that racial stereotypes can be evidence of job discrimination.," 18 Apr. 2018
Naturally, each member of the family is giving off a different pose, with Kim smizing, Kanye giving his classic frown, North throwing up a peace sign, Saint looking away (perhaps to flaunt his incredible tiny cornrows), and Chicago fast asleep.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Just Shared Her First Family Portrait with Chicago West," 4 Apr. 2018

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