braiding

noun

braid·​ing ˈbrā-diŋ How to pronounce braiding (audio)
: something made of braided material

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The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 There were explainers on challah braiding, Eastern European pickling, and how-tos on hand-rolling couscous and rugelach. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Shows also offer face-painting, hair braiding and photo booths, and a recent event had a giant inflatable octopus in the middle of the dancefloor. Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 June 2025 Hair has been a cornerstone of Black beauty and cultural expression since pre-colonial Africa, where braiding was not merely decorative but deeply symbolic. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for braiding

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of braiding was in the 15th century

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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braiding. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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