entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
en-
entwined; entwining; entwines

transitive verb

: to twine together or around

intransitive verb

: to become twisted or twined

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

The snake entwined itself around the branch. marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Meanwhile, the circular financing of AI deals has raised eyebrows on Wall Street, with many tech companies entwined in a massive web of deals with each other. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025 Their stories entwine through two crimes, secrets, a slice of land, and love. Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025 And Scherzinger’s outspoken faith makes her something of an outlier in an industry that balks at too much Jesus talk, especially when that talk becomes entwined with Trump messaging. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 Through the subject of his film, the director shows how an important part of Ghana’s modern history is entwined with a love of cinema. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entwine

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of entwine was in 1590

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

entwine

verb
en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
: to twine together or around

More from Merriam-Webster on entwine

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!