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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The cream and brown pair beautifully together to create a braided runner that’s light and airy, perfect for summer meals.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
More than a million sandhill cranes—over 80% of the global population—descend upon the river’s braided channels, filling the skies with a mesmerizing dance of wings and echoing calls that carry for miles.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Her hair practically served as an additional backup dancer thanks to a long, playful, braided tendril that whipped around with every move.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Sterling was in full Disney princess mode, dressed in a blue gown with her hair styled in a braided ponytail just like Elsa in Frozen.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
More than a million sandhill cranes—over 80% of the global population—descend upon the river’s braided channels, filling the skies with a mesmerizing dance of wings and echoing calls that carry for miles.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Her hair practically served as an additional backup dancer thanks to a long, playful, braided tendril that whipped around with every move.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Sterling was in full Disney princess mode, dressed in a blue gown with her hair styled in a braided ponytail just like Elsa in Frozen.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Braided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braided. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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