verb
Uncommon
braid
brayd
Braid (verb) means to weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together. Example: “She braided her daughter's hair before school.”
verb
1
To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
"She braided her daughter's hair before school."
"The rope was braided from several thinner strands for extra strength."
noun
1
A length of hair, thread, or fiber woven together in interlacing strands.
"Her hair was pulled back into a single thick braid."
"The uniform had gold braid along the sleeve."
How to use braid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo interweave strands (usually hair) into a plaited pattern, or the plait itself.
UK vs US
British English often uses "plait" for hair where American English uses "braid."
Common pairings
braid her hair
french braid
a braid of rope
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Word forms
- Plural
- braids
- Third person singular
- braids
- Past tense
- braided
- Comparative
- more braid
- Superlative
- most braid
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She _____ her daughter's hair before school.
Etymology
From Old English bregdan, meaning to move quickly, weave, or pull, related to words for jerking or flashing motion.
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Rhymes for braid
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What does “braid” mean?
The word “braid” means to weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together. In plain terms, to interweave strands (usually hair) into a plaited pattern, or the plait itself.
How do you pronounce “braid”?
“Braid” is pronounced brayd (/bɹeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “braid” in a sentence?
Here is “braid” used in a sentence: “She braided her daughter's hair before school.”
What part of speech is “braid”?
Depending on how it is used, “braid” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “braid” come from?
The word “braid” comes from Old English. From Old English bregdan, meaning to move quickly, weave, or pull, related to words for jerking or flashing motion.
Is “braid” a common word?
“Braid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “braid” have?
“Braid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
