braided

adjective

braid·​ed ˈbrā-dəd How to pronounce braided (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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“Braided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braided. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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