adjective

braided

BRAY-dihd

Braided (adjective) means Woven or plaited into interlacing strands. Example: “She wore her hair in a neat braided style.”

adjective

Woven or plaited into interlacing strands.

"She wore her hair in a neat braided style."

Describing a river that splits into multiple interweaving channels around small islands of sediment.

"The braided river spread across the valley in a dozen shifting channels."

How to use braided

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlaited into strands, or (for a river) split into criss-crossing channels.

Common pairings

braided hair braided river braided cable

Word forms

more braided comparative, most braided superlative

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Rhymes for braided

guided decided divided provided lopsided undecided undivided misguided

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Frequently asked questions

What does “braided” mean?

The word “braided” means woven or plaited into interlacing strands. In plain terms, plaited into strands, or (for a river) split into criss-crossing channels.

How do you pronounce “braided”?

“Braided” is pronounced BRAY-dihd (/ˈbɹeɪdɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “braided” in a sentence?

Here is “braided” used in a sentence: “She wore her hair in a neat braided style.”

What part of speech is “braided”?

“Braided” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “braided” have?

“Braided” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: woven or plaited into interlacing strands.