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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Women are also allowed to wear braids, twists, locs, or cornrows, but must follow certain guidelines to do so.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Everett adds that knotless braids and cornrows are ideal for summer recovery.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
In the first film, released in July 2020, the 33-year-old actor wore cornrows.
—Taryn Finley, refinery29.com, 10 July 2025
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
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Everett adds that knotless braids and cornrows are ideal for summer recovery.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
In the first film, released in July 2020, the 33-year-old actor wore cornrows.
—Taryn Finley, refinery29.com, 10 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for cornrow
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“Cornrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornrow. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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