How to Use braid in a Sentence

braid

1 of 2 verb

• She braids her hair every morning.
• Section off four pieces of hair from ear to ear and braid each.
  — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 5 Oct. 2020
• With a large scarf, try a few folds and braid it into your hair.
  — WSJ, 27 Aug. 2021
• The dress featured a high slit and braided black belt at the waist.
  — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, 22 Sep. 2019
• The cable is braided and durable.
  — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
• His dancers brought it, too, with twerking, braid whipping and splits to boot.
  — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2021
• My mom would French-braid my dark brown hair and pluck out my grays at a very young age.
  — Heather Muir Maffei, Health.com, 16 Sep. 2020
• Tape three strands of yarn together at the top, and braid the length of the strands.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Police found a pink fingernail and a long black hair braid in the car.
  — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 1 May 2020
• Separate the dough into two loaves of three strands each and braid them.
  — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
• Gently braid each section, then secure all of your hair with a hair tie.
  — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
• Simply braid your hair halfway down, stopping at the crown of your head.
  — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 30 Jan. 2019
• Physicists liken swapping two anyons to braiding two strands of hair.
  — Sophia Chen, Wired, 9 Mar. 2020
• To get the look, pull your strands up into a ponytail and add the braiding hair.
  — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 7 Jan. 2020
• Her hair was braided and her neckline and ears were adorned with a necklace and hoops.
  — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023
• Did Middleton braid her own hair?
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
• Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.
  — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
• One day last spring, Jett Hawkins, 5, asked his mom to braid his hair for him.
  — New York Times, 22 Apr. 2022
• So the three women packed up their hair tools and took their hair braiding business on the road.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2020
• With that, the mono-to-braid transition era has helped many anglers to hone their skills.
  — The Editors, Outdoor Life, 22 June 2020
• Part your hair all the way to the nape of your neck and braid it into two plaits on either side of your head.
  — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2023
• Tami Manis' hair is so long, her friend has to braid it for her.
  — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
• Next, split the pony in two, rope braid the hair, tidy around base, and secure with strong pins or a hair elastic.
  — Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 24 June 2022
• Make this fun fall porch ornament by braiding yarn to make thicker strands.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
• To have those two things braided together, the pain and then the relief.
  — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 June 2026
• Darryl George's dreadlocks are braided and wrapped up on top of his head.
  — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024
• Do not braid or fold the leaves; gather them with garden twine to prevent splaying.
  — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
• That ponytail was then braided about two-thirds of the way down her collarbone area.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 15 Sep. 2023
• The star wore her hair in a sleek long braid with black and silver hairpieces heightening the do.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2022
• Her loose curls were pulled back into a half-updo that featured a fishtail braid at the roots.
  — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022

braid

2 of 2 noun

• Na’vi keep theirs wrapped in a braid.
  — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
• Her hair was pushed back in a braid.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
• For me, this is just two easy braids.
  — Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
• Who says braids are down to lengths alone?
  — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 14 June 2026
• Braid your braids—and then braid them again!
  — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 14 June 2026
• The braids are small with wavy, loose pieces.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
• If my hair wasn’t in braids, my life was on pause.
  — Jailynn Tayor, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
• The price is steep, but the braids do last when they are done well.
  — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
• New braids and fresh fits for Ja’Niya.
  — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
• Take your time taking the braids out, don’t rush!
  — Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
• Her waist-length braids were styled in a half-updo.
  — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
• Swags of distressed brown braids loop around the bed’s edges.
  — Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
• Her hair, wrapped in a long braid, is tucked in her helmet.
  — Alexa Stone updated March 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
• This side ponytail starts with a loose braid and ends with lots of curl.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
• Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
  — Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
• These braids are nice and long, adding body and movement to her look.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 June 2026
• Just add some moisture to the braids for a smooth comb out for each braid.
  — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
• Charlotte pulled her hair back and wore it down with part of it in a braid.
  — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026
• His hair is long and black, a braid on both sides keeping it out of his face.
  — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
• Princess Charlotte wore a striped dress and braids in her hair.
  — Town & Country, 14 July 2023
• True was pictured with her hair up in two space buns with two tiny braids in front.
  — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
• Marcano wore her hair in braids and smiled often.
  — Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
• This braid is made for an outdoor wedding.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
• Her hair was styled in a long braid with purple highlights.
  — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
• Gently wash the braids once every three to four weeks.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
• Tiny bumps along the hairline or base of braids are warning signs.
  — Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
• French braids are also braided to the side at the nape of her neck.
  — Anna Bader, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
• Just take this look, which included a butt-length braid.
  — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
• Male soldiers are not allowed locs, braids or twists.
  — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
• Two lone braids were left out of the bun, and their curly ends trailed all the way down to her hips.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023