afro

noun
UK: /ˈæfroʊ/
US: /ˈæfroʊ/

  1. A hairstyle where the hair is grown long and thick, sticking out all around the head.

    1. She has an Afro. [ ] [ ]
    2. His large Afro made him stand out in the crowd, a vibrant symbol of self-expression. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fro
afro adjective

  1. Having a hairstyle like an Afro.

    1. He has Afro hair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Afro style became a symbol of pride during the civil rights movement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "afro" is /ˈæfroʊ/ in British English and /ˈæfroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "afro": fro.

Example usage of "afro": "She has an Afro.". More examples on the page.