as in weaves
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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Recent Examples of plaits
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaits
braids
Noun
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Michelle Obama opened up about her braids on her book tour, sparking meaningful dialogue around hair, identity and visibility.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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No one wants to get near the skinny guy with vomit covering the leather wraps of his braids, covering his hoodie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Plaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaits. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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