Synonyms of braids

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plaits
• laces
• stripes
• lacings
• plats
• braidings
• cornrows
• pigtails
• dreadlocks
• queues
• rickracks

braids

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weaves
• plaits
• plats
• pleats
• interlaces
• interweaves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of braids

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

Most of the brand’s launch campaigns have featured a range of straight, wavy, curly, and coily types; in 2024, its AirWash Dry Shampoo launch campaign included a model with braids. — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

At her basement workshop, hatmaker Lisa Sarigiannidou turns straw braids into boaters using century-old presses and molds in a matter of minutes. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

As the latest iteration of her signature red tresses, these braids are just like the songs on her latest studio album, Blue Island—frayed, perfectly tousled, and free-flowing. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Jasleen Kaily, another contestant, wore a two-piece costume with brown fringes on the thighs, two braids, mukluks (a type of traditional boot worn by many Indigenous communities) and a maple leaf cutout on her back. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Witnesses had described the gunman as roughly 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds with braids, according to the petition. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Like most protective styles, halo braids are incredibly versatile, with plenty of room to make the look your own. — Ariel Baker, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

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

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

The book braids three distinct narratives of three generations of women living in Barcelona, all named Ramona, from the late nineteenth century, through the Spanish Civil War, and into the politically tumultuous 1960s. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

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