box braid

noun

plural box braids
: a section of hair that is parted on the scalp often in a square shape and then braided along its length
For something a bit more suited to everyday, you can also pull your box braids into a high ponytail.—Taylor Bryant

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For years, classic box braids were the default. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 While they're often mentioned alongside box braids and passion twists, Senegalese twists have a distinct look of their own. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026 How to refresh boho braids Certain box braid styles like boho braids need a little more maintenance than regular box braids. — Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026 Tia Mowry Accenting the gold hues of her beaded gown, Tia Mowry tied blond hair into her long box braids on the carpet. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for box braid

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box braid was in 1985

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“Box braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20braid. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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