braided

adjective

braid·​ed ˈbrā-dəd How to pronounce braided (audio)
Synonyms of braidednext
1
a
: made by intertwining three or more strands
b
: ornamented with braid
2
: forming an interlacing network of channels
a braided river

Examples of braided in a Sentence

a hat with braided trim
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Don’t pass on the excursions to visit glacial outwash plains laced with braided streams and speckled with stones ground smooth by ice, wind, and water. — Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025 At the time, Koenig was an English teacher with Teach for America; Longstreth recalled him leaving early in the mornings, wearing a tucked shirt, a braided belt, and a tie. — Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 Because her character's costume involved a variety of braided wigs, Erivo decided to shave her head so that, when her scalp was painted over, the hairpieces looked natural. — Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 The star wore her hair in a sleek braided bun with a single face-framing strand and accessorized her strappy peach Louis Vuitton gown with Chopard jewels. — Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braided

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of braided was in the 15th century

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