Definitions

Afro

[af-roh] / ˈæf roʊ /

NOUN

frizzy hairstyle

Synonyms

WEAK

curly hair fro

Example Sentences

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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

US hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes performed in Accra as part of the Rhythm and Brunch concert on Saturday, while popular UK rapper Giggs is playing at the Afro Paradise festival on 31 December.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

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

In the picture Grandpa Bobby’s curly hair was so long, it looked like a blond Afro.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen