braiding

1 of 2

noun

braid·​ing ˈbrā-diŋ 

: something made of braided material

braiding

2 of 2

present participle of braid entry 1

Examples of braiding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The exterior of the sculpture is adorned with synthetic braids, a fundamental material with Peacock, for whom braiding is a metaphor for relation, an embrace, irreducible intimacy. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

For example, a jean skirt with a high slit featured denim braiding along the hem, and black tassels were stitched to the waistline of a pair of denim trousers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Treats, entertainment, free haircuts and hair braiding, school supplies, health checks for adults and children, and giveaways will be available in Washington Park following the parade. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology are combining advanced braiding and resin transfer molding technologies to accelerate the development of scalable composite solutions for future aerospace and defense applications. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for braiding

• aiding
• blading
• fading
• grading
• lading
• raiding
• shading
• trading
• wading
• abrading
• blockading
• cascading