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

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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more braid comparative, braided past tense, braids plural, braids plural, braids singular, most braid superlative

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Etymology

From Old English bregdan, meaning to move quickly, weave, or pull, related to words for jerking or flashing motion.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for braid

aid maid laid paid said raid plaid Quaid afraid unsaid unpaid mislaid

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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