Definitions

Afro

[af-roh] / ˈæf roʊ /

NOUN

frizzy hairstyle

Synonyms

WEAK

curly hair fro

Example Sentences

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"All of my music is based on love," Teddy Afro told the BBC in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Often bare-chested or draped in the wax-printed fabric popular across West Africa, hair shaped into a crisp Afro, saxophone in hand, eyes alert with intensity, he commanded a large band of more than 20 musicians.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

So I've always been interested in both African foodways and Afro Caribbean foodways.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

Now, it’s one of the most anticipated parties in L.A. for people who appreciate Afro Caribbean music, Carnival and judgment-free dancing.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

“Daddy had an Afro once!” she squealed at one point toward the end, and we all started to laugh.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama