braids 1 of 2

noun

plural of braid
as in plaits
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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braids

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of braid
as in weaves
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braids
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 Jared Leto rocks pigtail braids while out in New York City on July 1. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Two thick braids began just above the temples before wrapping over and around her head like an organic headband. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026 The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Verb
Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls. — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026 Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braids
  1. plaits
  2. weaves
  3. laces
  4. stripes
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
Verb
  • Uzbek visual artist and filmmaker Saodat Ismailova weaves memories of empire into ecological dramas that typically unfold beyond the registers of human history.
    — KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026
  • However, residents have been told to avoid the at-risk trail system that weaves through the Boise Foothills.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
Definition of weaves
Noun
  • Offered with laces or the BOA dial, its outsole sports top-notch traction via four lug shapes.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • And the Opéra sabot style is adorned with long laces that wrap around the ankle like a dancer’s ribbon.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of laces
Noun
  • Shahdadpuri walked to its location in the lower concourse, pulled the red jersey over the white-and-baby blue stripes of Argentina and spread his arms out wide — mimicking an image of Mahomes that was being shown on a video loop.
    — Sam McDowell July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Designed with a comfortable pull-on waistband that won’t dig in and flattering vertical stripes that visually elongate your legs, these pants are an easy wardrobe win—especially at the current $51 price tag.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of stripes

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