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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The star wore her hair in a sleek braided bun with a single face-framing strand and accessorized her strappy peach Louis Vuitton gown with Chopard jewels. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Then the fiber computer was covered with braided yarns (polyester, wool, nylon, or silk) and embedded in a pair of leggings. Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025 The build quality is high, with a braided nylon cable and electroplates zinc cable housings in the device. David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Chris Burden, the late artist behind L.A.’s beloved street-lamp sculpture at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, will showcase a large-scale installation with Gagosian that invites spectators into a world of plush pillows, braided ropes and jewel-toned glass. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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