braiding

noun

braid·​ing ˈbrā-diŋ How to pronounce braiding (audio)
: something made of braided material

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Meanwhile, short cuts and braiding trends require an expert’s eye, pulling precise execution into the beauty chair. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 Coloring and braiding can also lead to breakage, so outside of washes, hair and scalp masks work as well. Caroline Tien, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025 The resort’s spa provides specialized hair services for natural curls and coils, as well as expert styling for extensions and even hair braiding—services often unavailable at other luxury properties. Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 In her interactions with the board, members with little knowledge of braiding insisted over and over again that there was value in setting the bar high and limiting practice to people who could afford schooling. Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braiding

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of braiding was in the 15th century

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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braiding. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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