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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Braided Vest In Levi’s latest campaign with Beyoncé, the singer wears the ribcage wide-leg jeans and this braided vest for a head-to-toe denim look. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 May 2025 This photo is on of a series taken from a light aircraft and captures the blue waters of braided blue glacial rivers flowing into lakes from the high mountains of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 That thing might have a statue of Elvis in it, gold bathroom fixtures and thick dark draperies tied off in braided silk that suggest a madam’s place of business. Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025 The braided pouch was simply perfect, and the roomy tote felt like a super refined everyday bag. Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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