entwined

American

[en-twahynd] / ɛnˈtwaɪnd /

Rarely intwined

adjective

twisted, laced, or wound together.

I’ve seen some innovative and lovely fences made out of entwined branches.
She tenderly took his hand, dropping her gaze to their entwined fingers.
(of events, themes, characters, etc.) closely or inextricably involved with one another.

In her fascinating book the author vividly tells the entwined stories of America’s highways and highway robbers.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of entwine.

Other Word Forms

unentwined adjective
unintwined adjective

Etymology

Origin of entwined

First recorded in 1805–15; entwine ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; entwine ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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Kraft Heinz and Berkshire, its largest shareholder, have been deeply entwined since the food company’s creation over a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But Gorillaz has always been a group entwined with different, equally heavy topics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Despite moves from the United States intended to lessen its dependence on Chinese manufacturing, the two countries remain deeply entwined economically.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The military is deeply entwined in the government, with generals in charge of various functions throughout society.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

Smeared remains, colors entwined, cling to the asphalt.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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