Braided Meaning in English

word · lemma: braid

US

ˈbɹeɪdɪd

BRAY-did

UK

bɹˈeɪdɪd

bray-DID

Definition

Formed by weaving three or more strands of hair, rope, or other material together. Often used to describe hair or decorative cords.

Usage & Nuances

Common with hair, bread, or decorative cords: 'braided hair', 'braided rope', 'braided bread'. Usually an adjective. Not to be confused with 'plaited', which is similar but less common in American English.

• Spanish: trenzado
• Portuguese (BR): trançado
• Portuguese (PT): entrançado
• Chinese (Simplified): 编成辫子的 - 编织的
• Chinese (Traditional): 編成辮子的 - 編織的
• Hindi: चोटी किया हुआ - गूंथा हुआ
• Arabic: مضفور
• Bengali: বেণী করা - জোড়া দিয়ে গাঁথা
• Russian: косичкой - плетёный
• Japanese: 三つ編みの - 編み込まれた
• Vietnamese: tết - bện
• Korean: 땋은 - 꼰
• Turkish: örgülü
• Urdu: چٹیا دار - بُنا ہوا
• Indonesian: dệt bím - tết

Example Sentences

She wore her hair in braided pigtails.

basic

The baker made a braided loaf of bread.

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The rope was braided for extra strength.

basic

I love the look of braided hairstyles in summer.

natural

His friendship bracelet was handmade and braided from colorful threads.

natural

Those braided challah loaves look delicious on the table.

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