braided

adjective

braid·​ed ˈbrā-dəd 

1

a

: made by intertwining three or more strands

b

: ornamented with braid

2

: forming an interlacing network of channels

a braided river

Examples of braided in a Sentence

a hat with braided trim

Recent Examples on the Web

On April 5, Charlotte wore her hair long, with some of her hair pulled back from her face in a braided hairstyle. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026

Taking the breathable feel and sturdy rubber outsole of the iconic Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers, this espadrille version combines a braided jute rope sole with the silhouette of a comfy sneaker—a.k.a. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026

The shareable braided pretzels come in ranch, honey mustard, classic salted and s’mores flavors. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

The 100-percent polypropylene material is reinforced with a UV-resistant coating that protects the rug from fading, and the double-sided, braided weaving provides extra support and preserves the rug’s structure against weather conditions and frequent foot traffic. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for braided

• aided
• bladed
• faded
• graded
• jaded
• raided
• shaded
• traded
• waded
• abraded
• arcaded
• blockaded