braided

adjective

braid·​ed ˈbrā-dəd How to pronounce braided (audio)
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
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One selfie was evidently taken the night of the Royal Academy of Dance fundraising event in London in June, where the country singer appeared with braided hair. Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The braided rope handle and suede bottom give it extra organic style and durability. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 Everything from the aluminum fork to the braided textile cables produce a fashionable look as well as being robust for travel. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Ahead, the Bai unfurled into a patchwork of mud and grass, criss-crossed with braided streams and sandy paths carved out by centuries of pachyderm traffic. Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braided

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of braided was in the 15th century

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“Braided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braided. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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