adlock
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The ship of characters Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler from the television series Sherlock.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Adlock fans cite the episode "A Scandal in Belgravia" as evidence of Sherlock Holmes' enduring love for "the Woman," Irene Adler.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adlock” mean?
The ship of characters Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler from the television series Sherlock.
Is “adlock” formal or informal?
adlock is generally slang.