entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn 

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entwined; entwining; entwines

transitive verb

: to twine together or around

intransitive verb

: to become twisted or twined

Synonyms of entwine

• weave
• intertwine

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

The snake entwined itself around the branch.

marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis

Recent Examples on the Web

The song explores the theme of young love entwined in a love triangle. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026

As much as some wish to deny it, sports and politics have been entwined forever — from Nero to now, at least. — Vahe Gregorian july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

And the new architecture is entwined with an intricate and antique web of regional train lines. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026

Zhenwu’s roots stretch back to ancient days as the god of the North, when he was often depicted as a turtle entwined with a snake. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for entwine

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn 

: to twine together or around