braiding

noun

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

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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 Excessively tight braiding, in addition to synthetic hair that is physically rough on fragile strands, causes breakage not only at the root, but also throughout the length. Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braiding

Word History

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 15 Feb. 2026.

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