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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
In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Verb
Recalling her childhood memories of playing with Barbie dolls, Cyrus remembered braiding their hair and changing their outfits. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 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
  • The actress closed the show wearing a white minidress with lace tights and a lace top hat featuring a floor-length veil.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Madonna wore a sheer pink lace waist-cincher and pink bloomers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftimeshow on July 19.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 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
  • On the spring/summer 2026 runways, cabana stripes made their mark, bringing a retro mood to everyday dressing.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 July 2026
  • Hudson wore a custom three-piece Thom Browne look in white, with navy piping and the designer’s signature red, white and navy stripes providing the color.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Verb
  • Under the supervision of a local artisan, guests sit cross-legged on a carpet beneath a large tree and weave their own small version of the bed.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The superintendent served as master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of weave
Noun
  • 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
  • The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Definition of braiding
Verb
  • Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
    — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of plat
Noun
  • The gladiator design features an ultra-strappy upper with knotting down the middle, while the back of the shaft features corset lacing while leaving the heel exposed.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 July 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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