braidings

noun

plural of braiding
as in braids

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  1. braids
  2. plaits
Noun
  • But beyond the lace bonnets, braids, and pinafores lies an interiors aesthetic that has never felt more in tune with today’s appetite for all things homespun.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • Here, Jordyn Woods rocks her goddess braids in a ponytail with the top two front braids left loose for a soft, tendril-y look.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Definition of braids
Noun
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
  • The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish.
    — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of plaits
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