Braid
/breɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo weave (three or more strands) together.
/breɪd/
To interweave strands of hair or other material.
She quickly braided her long hair.
💡 Simply: To twist things together.
More Examples
The artist braided colorful ribbons into her artwork.
How It's Used
"She braided her daughter's hair before school."
"The weaver braided the threads to create a strong fabric."
A length of hair or other material that has been plaited.
/breɪd/
A length of hair or other material interwoven.
Her braids were long and flowing.
💡 Simply: A woven strand of something.
More Examples
The baker adorned the bread with a braid of dough.
How It's Used
"She wore her hair in two braids."
"The rug was made of intricately braided wool."
Idioms & expressions
braid one's hair
To style one's hair by braiding it.
"She braided her hair before the party."
From Old English *brǣdan, meaning "to twist". Related to words meaning to weave or plait.
The word has been used in English since at least the Old English period, referring to weaving or plaiting.
Memory tip
Think of braiding hair - strands interwoven.
Word Origin
"to twist"