Synonyms of braid

braid 1 of 2

noun

as in lace

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together

until she was 15, she had a braid that reached to her knees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lace
• plait
• stripe
• braiding
• lacing
• plat
• pigtail
• queue
• rickrack
• cornrow
• dreadlock

braid

2 of 2

verb

ˈbrād 

as in to plait

to form into a braid

they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plait
• weave
• plat
• pleat
• interweave
• interlace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of braid

Noun

Some started simple, with a single three-strand braid, while others were ready to try out advanced techniques like double French braids and trendy bubble braids. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Her hair in a braid evokes the look of a figure from ancient Rome. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

As class 203 dives into a braiding craze, Noah finds himself without anything to braid until his teacher hands him a torn whiteboard rag. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026