as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaiting
braiding
Verb
-
But even as research about these chemicals mounts, business continues as usual in many hair braiding shops across the country.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026 -
While she was eventually grandfathered in, she was barred from teaching braiding to others.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
