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

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

Finally, Kravitz carried a braided bag—one of winter’s biggest bag trends—with a decidedly spring-y twist. —Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026

Wearing a bright-red headband over his new braided hairstyle, Melvin Council Jr., with microphone in hand, stood at center court surrounded by his Kansas basketball teammates who supported him during his senior day speech Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. —Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026

Abercrombie loose maxi skirt and cinched the look with a braided belt, adding texture and giving my silhouette shape. —Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 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