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verb

ˈplēt How to pronounce pleat (audio)
Definition of pleatnext
as in to braid
to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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pleat

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noun

as in plait

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Recent Examples of pleat
Verb
The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Flat front panel and knife pleats around the back. — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleat
  1. braid
  2. plait
  3. loop
  4. seam
  5. corrugation
  6. layer
  7. pucker
  8. crease
Verb
  • Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of braid
Noun
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of plait
Noun
  • Here's where autonomy stops being binary and starts being a loop.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The French container shipping firm had previously trialed Europe-Asia FAL3 loops late last year before rerouting them back around the Cape starting in January.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • There was a similar play during a late game scenario where Craig had a streaking Dozie Ezukanma on a seam route.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Mizell broke free on a deep route down the seam but Iamaleava just overthrew him.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of seam
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    — CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • David took a slice of the dark bread, spread it with a thick layer of butter.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The setting added another layer to what was already an intriguing matchup.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of layer
Noun
  • Grand Prismatic Spring from the air is insane, a pucker of turquoise ringed by yellow and orange in a blast zone edged by dense lodgepole pines.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, magnetic media pucker and demagnetize.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of pucker
Noun
  • Save your precious suitcase space for souvenirs, and grab a crease-proof dress (or three), below.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Just be sure to snag the styles that catch your eye ASAP—these crease-proof picks won’t be under $30 for much longer.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of crease

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