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noun

Definition of braidnext
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

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verb

ˈbrād How to pronounce braid (audio)
as in to plait
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braid
Noun
The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 View this post on Instagram Priscilla Villanueva said her son, Dakota Cabrera, has been bullied for wearing his hair in a braid, but seeing Pete do the same gives him hope. — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 And weighty ropes—the sort that might be used to moor a boat—are braided with chains and arranged on the ground in the form of a curving river. — Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
  1. lace
  2. plait
  3. stripe
  4. weave
  5. braiding
  6. plat
  7. lacing
Noun
  • Related Articles The garment was sheer in places, while others were more opaque, as is the nature of most lace fabrics.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Instead keep the silhouette low-profile and streamlined, then let one detail — whether the print, material, sole, or laces — do the talking, says Kopulos.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of lace
Verb
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of plait
Noun
  • Palm Grove is a gorgeous, sophisticated toile; red-and-white ticking stripe has a classic, polished look that feels fresh and timeless.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The color carries over to the vehicle’s spacious interior but is broken up by white and orange contrast stripes on the seats and orange safety harnesses.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stripe
Verb
  • Among the guests at the launch celebration were Coco Rocha and Debbie Harry, weaving through the space and stopping at the backlit bar for drinks, nodding along to the sounds of DJ duo Las Flaquitas.
    — Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of weave
Noun
  • Treats, entertainment, free haircuts and hair braiding, school supplies, health checks for adults and children, and giveaways will be available in Washington Park following the parade.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology are combining advanced braiding and resin transfer molding technologies to accelerate the development of scalable composite solutions for future aerospace and defense applications.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of braiding
Verb
  • Or if this new continent had people living there who’d already platted out Elm and Main Streets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
    — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of plat
Noun
  • Lifted by a stiletto heel, the shoes paired crisscross lacing with tonal mesh panels along the uppers.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • There was Osaka, stutter-stepping across the grass and lacing forehands and backhands across the court.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of lacing

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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