noun
Uncommon
afro
AF-roh
Afro (noun) means a rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair. Example: “He grew out a large afro in the 1970s.”
noun
1
A rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair.
"He grew out a large afro in the 1970s."
"She wore her afro naturally, without straightening it."
How to use afro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, round, curly hairstyle.
Common pairings
grow an afro
wear an afro
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Word forms
- Plural
- afros
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Etymology
Shortened from "Afro-," the combining form referring to African origin, on the model of words like "Latino" and "Anglo."
Synonyms
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'fro
Frequently asked questions
What does “afro” mean?
The word “afro” means a rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair. In plain terms, a big, round, curly hairstyle.
How do you pronounce “afro”?
“Afro” is pronounced AF-roh (/ˈæf.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “afro” in a sentence?
Here is “afro” used in a sentence: “He grew out a large afro in the 1970s.”
What is another word for “afro”?
Words with a similar meaning to “afro” include 'fro.
What part of speech is “afro”?
“Afro” is a noun.
Where does the word “afro” come from?
The word “afro” comes from Latin. Shortened from "Afro-," the combining form referring to African origin, on the model of words like "Latino" and "Anglo.".
Is “afro” a common word?
“Afro” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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