braiding

noun

braid·​ing ˈbrā-diŋ How to pronounce braiding (audio)
: something made of braided material

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Paige connected with Tara Brooks, another stylist who specializes in braiding, and Darshell Hannah, a celebrity hairstylist and president of the community service organization Charlee’s Angels, to host the event. Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 The braiding works brilliantly, transporting the reader to perilous seas in the golden age of steam, and a daring and dangerous rescue mission. Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024 With all the time needed for the yeast to rise, the braiding of the bread, more rising, and then of course the baking and cooling, a babka isn't the easiest treat to make. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 How to properly clean synthetic braiding before installing Properly cleansing your braiding hair is the best way to prevent scalp irritation when using synthetic hair. Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for braiding 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braiding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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