noun

dreads

drehdz

Dreads (noun) means Short for dreadlocks. Example: “She just got her dreads redone at the salon.”

noun

Short for dreadlocks.

"She just got her dreads redone at the salon."

Informal term for a Rastafarian person.

"The dreads gathered on the beach for a drumming session."

How to use dreads

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual short form for dreadlocks, or informally, a Rastafarian.

When to use it

The "Rastafarian person" sense is informal and best used with cultural awareness.

dreads plural

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A shortening of dreadlocks.

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What does “dreads” mean?

The word “dreads” means short for dreadlocks. In plain terms, casual short form for dreadlocks, or informally, a Rastafarian.

How do you pronounce “dreads”?

“Dreads” is pronounced drehdz (/dɹɛdz/ in IPA).

How do you use “dreads” in a sentence?

Here is “dreads” used in a sentence: “She just got her dreads redone at the salon.”

What part of speech is “dreads”?

“Dreads” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dreads” have?

“Dreads” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for dreadlocks.