braiding

noun

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

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Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 These swaps can be repeated among multiple anyons—a process called anyon braiding. Ananya Palivela, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025 Read on for Russell’s top tips for French braiding, including easy fixes for fixing a messy French braid, and even how to French braid short hair. Glamour, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braiding

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Oct. 2025.

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