Synonyms of plait

plait 1 of 2

noun

ˈplāt 

as in braid

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together

she wore a plait down her back that reached her waist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braid
• lace
• stripe
• lacing
• braiding
• plat
• pigtail
• queue
• ricrac
• rickrack
• cornrow
• dreadlock

plait

2 of 2

verb

as in to braid

to form into a braid

plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braid
• weave
• plat
• pleat
• interlace
• interweave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plait

Noun

My youngest son has been wearing a No. 8 Ravens jersey since Jackson came into the league, rocking his plaits and winning games and MVP trophies with his legs as much as his arms. —Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Weaving: Small plaits are braided on the head, to which the hair extensions are sewn. Micro-ring extensions: The hair is attached to a metal ring that is pushed onto your own hair using a needle. —Anna Bader, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024

Verb

Sam Smith Changes from Towering Heels and a Skirt to a Taffeta Gown at British Fashion Awards The musician also modeled a second look in the show, featuring a black polka-dot top worn under a black floor-length jacket with material that appeared to be shredded and plaited into a design. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024

The musician also modeled a second look in the show, featuring a black polka-dot top worn under a black floor-length jacket with material that appeared to be shredded and plaited into a design. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024