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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In a sentimental Instagram post, the Yellowjackets star shared a picture of the birthday girl playing on a playground in a purple dress and braided pigtails. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 As for her glam, her long, braided hair was swept over one shoulder, while her makeup featured a natural look with a hint of a smokey eye and glossy lip. Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 The suspect is described as dark-skinned with braided hair and was wearing a black jacket with a black hoodie underneath. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024 This time around, Swift finished off her look with a braided ponytail and her signature makeup look: a black cat-eye and a perfect red lip. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for braided 

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 2 Jan. 2025.

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