braiding

[ brey-ding ]

/ ˈbreɪ dɪŋ /

Save This Word!

See synonyms for: braidings on Thesaurus.com

noun

braids collectively.

braided work.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of braiding

1400–50; late Middle English. See braid, -ing¹

Words nearby braiding

braid, braid bar, braided, braided channel, braided stream, braiding, brail, Brăila, Braille, Braillewriter, Braillist

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use braiding in a sentence

What sets it apart is the flat and flexible form factor, along with a stylish nylon braiding that gives it extra durability for bending around.
Giant 4K HDR feeds are no match for the best HDMI cables|Will Fulton|November 12, 2021|Popular-Science
Women need to minimize the use of chemicals in their hair and avoid tight braiding of their hair, especially if they start to notice any type of hair loss.
Marlo Hampton Answers Your Biggest Questions About Her Hair Transplant Procedure — EXCLUSIVE|Emerald Elitou|September 10, 2021|Essence.com
She works three jobs, but spends her free time braiding kids’ hair for parents who can’t afford itAn artist was homeless for years.
For nearly 50 years, she’s sculpted women’s faces at the state fair — out of butter. Now she’s retiring her knife.|Cathy Free|September 10, 2021|Washington Post
Driving around a large ledge, rock garden, or other features also causes trail braiding and widening, which should be avoided.
How to Off-Road Responsibly|Outside Editors|June 15, 2021|Outside Online

Paul and McCain do not exactly have a history of slumber parties and hair-braiding.
Rand Paul Eats Up Hoax That John McCain Met With ISIS|Olivia Nuzzi|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or a select few can boost their grades by braiding their armpit hair and fighting the patriarchy.
Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies|Lizzie Crocker|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other techniques included laser-cut laces, braiding, and high-gloss liquid fabrics made from silk and nylon.
Iris Van Herpen Spring/Summer 2014: Sonic Youth|Liza Foreman|October 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
(Maan) Braided and punished - Female soldier reprimanded after braiding her friend's hair in public.
Motivations, Not Materiel|Orly Halpern|November 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The boy, his long legs braiding under him, and his peaked face still more pale, did as he was bid.
The Way of a Man|Emerson Hough
Lucy went forward; she was pretty, her cheeks were bright and her hair waved up curly despite its braiding.
Emmy Lou|George Madden Martin
That afternoon they found Grandma Watterby braiding rugs under the one large tree in the side yard, and she welcomed them warmly.
Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil|Alice B. Emerson
Instead she leaned nonchalantly against the wall and began braiding her hair.
The Honorable Percival|Alice Hegan Rice
My frock coat, of heavy black material, with curious braiding and buttons, fascinated me.
The Blue Germ|Martin Swayne

British Dictionary definitions for braiding

braiding

/ (ˈbreɪdɪŋ) /

noun

braids collectively

work done in braid

a piece of braid

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

braiding

Origin of braiding

Words nearby braiding

Words related to braiding

How to use braiding in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for braiding