plaiting

1 of 2

noun

plait·​ing ˈplā-tiŋ 

: the interlacing of strands : braiding

plaiting

2 of 2

present participle of plait entry 2

Examples of plaiting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

The student, who studies milliner and enjoys a technique called straw plaiting when crafting hats, thanked His Majesty and Chanel for their contributions. — Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024

Over the past 25 years, Marzan has perfected multiple fiber-weaving techniques, including plaiting, twining, netting and cord-making. — Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023

That’s achieved with slight compression from the lower calf down to the arch and bolstered by Farm to Feet’s plaiting, a construction where stretchy nylon yarns that grip and flex with your foot are sandwiched between softer wool yarns for comfort. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2023

Make like the new Lara Croft and celebrate spring with an artful dose of power plaiting. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English plityng, pleityng, playtynge, from pleiten "to pleat entry 1" + -yng -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plaiting

• baiting
• bating
• crating
• dating
• freighting
• gating
• grating
• hating
• mating
• plating
• prating
• rating