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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Gyllenhaal went classic with a twist for the occasion, pairing a suit and dress shirt with a tie — that appeared to be made of braided hair.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for braided
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“Braided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braided. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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