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
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After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The Tampa artist performed on last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with her cornrows tied to both of her background dancers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Braids themselves are not a monolith—as the red carpet styling exhibits, styles range from cornrows and knotless braids to more sculptural wonders—chosen with care to support the occasion or look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 May 2025
During the stream, which has since been deleted and re-uploaded by fans, Kiss of Life wore oversized chains, snapback hats, cornrows and large hoop earrings.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The Tampa artist performed on last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with her cornrows tied to both of her background dancers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Braids themselves are not a monolith—as the red carpet styling exhibits, styles range from cornrows and knotless braids to more sculptural wonders—chosen with care to support the occasion or look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 May 2025
During the stream, which has since been deleted and re-uploaded by fans, Kiss of Life wore oversized chains, snapback hats, cornrows and large hoop earrings.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Cornrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornrow. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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