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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

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plait

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verb

as in to braid

to form into a braid plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle

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Recent Examples of plait

Noun

The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish. —

Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026 For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026

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The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit. —

Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms. —

Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plait

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plait

braid

Noun

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026