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noun

Definition of braidnext
as in lace
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together until she was 15, she had a braid that reached to her knees

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verb

ˈbrād How to pronounce braid (audio)
as in to plait
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braid
Noun
As the latest iteration of her signature red tresses, these braids are just like the songs on her latest studio album, Blue Island—frayed, perfectly tousled, and free-flowing. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Jasleen Kaily, another contestant, wore a two-piece costume with brown fringes on the thighs, two braids, mukluks (a type of traditional boot worn by many Indigenous communities) and a maple leaf cutout on her back. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
  1. lace
  2. plait
  3. stripe
  4. weave
  5. braiding
  6. plat
  7. lacing
Noun
  • Wear the fall wardrobe staple layered, like Brinkley did under a cardigan with the lace poking through, or style it on its own when the weather is a little warmer.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The second look featured a sheer, lace gown with intricate floral details, which Blanco complemented in a black tuxedo and bow tie, also designed by Ralph Lauren.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of lace
Verb
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Definition of plait
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Verb
  • After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kamnop is a quest for healing and justice, where dreams become reality, weaving together memory, sorrow and joy.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weave
Noun
  • Treats, entertainment, free haircuts and hair braiding, school supplies, health checks for adults and children, and giveaways will be available in Washington Park following the parade.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology are combining advanced braiding and resin transfer molding technologies to accelerate the development of scalable composite solutions for future aerospace and defense applications.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of braiding
Verb
  • Or if this new continent had people living there who’d already platted out Elm and Main Streets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
    — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of plat
Noun
  • Styles embraced the boat shoe resurgence for the second day in a row with Prada’s Shuffle antiqued leather lace shoes, a slim, dark brown leather style with an almond toe, minimalist leather lacing and a vintage finish.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There was Osaka, stutter-stepping across the grass and lacing forehands and backhands across the court.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of lacing

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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