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

But the styles themselves can introduce their own triggers, from adhesives in wigs and weaves to tension at the hairline from tight braids or twists. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 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

The second suspect is described as having braids that extend past his waist who was wearing an orange-and-white Von Dutch ball cap, a dress shirt with a bow tie, white suspenders, dress pants, and patent leather dress shoes. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 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

Another image shows the duchess as a young girl sitting crossed legged on the bed, her hair styled into braids. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

The method proved adept at testing faithfulness for all possible braids. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 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