Synonyms of plaits

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noun

plural of plait

as in braids

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together

she wore a plait down her back that reached her waist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

plaits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plait

as in weaves

to form into a braid

plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braids
• weaves
• plats
• pleats
• interlaces
• interweaves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plaits

Noun

Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026

Working with the first section, apply a smoothing gel or pomade to create nice neat plaits and secure with a clear rubber band. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026

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

For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026

Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits. — Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025

To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025