braiding

noun

braid·​ing ˈbrā-diŋ 

: something made of braided material

Examples of braiding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event, which is being organized by ALMAS’s Youth Advisory Council, will feature ribbon braiding, face painting and food and drinks, according to a press release from ALMAS. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Victorian mourning jewelry, which often included intricate hair braiding, comes through in Robbie’s custom Dilara Findikoglu look: a nude corseted gown trimmed in ornate braids, hand dyed to match the Brontë bracelet. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026

This braiding of economic and national security has, in practice, meant that presidents have expanded their influence over the economic lives of Americans, often without congressional oversight. —Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for braiding

• aiding
• blading
• fading
• grading
• lading
• raiding
• shading
• trading
• wading
• abrading
• blockading
• cascading