plait 1 of 2

as in braid
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together she wore a plait down her back that reached her waist

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plait

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verb

as in to braid
to form into a braid plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle

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Recent Examples of plait
Noun
The look became a real-life flower crown in an adorable way, with fresh white flowers tucked into the plait. Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025 Her black hair was tied into a long plait that fell over her shoulder. Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Verb
The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025 Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plait
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plait
braid
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  • Now, nearly 70 years since the film came out, she’s been to screenings of the movie where people dress up as her character in blonde wigs and braids.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Plait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plait. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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