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verb

ˈplēt How to pronounce pleat (audio)
Definition of pleatnext
as in to braid
to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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pleat

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noun

as in plait

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Recent Examples of pleat
Verb
Working one at a time, brush border of rounds with 1 large egg, beaten to blend, then fold and pleat dough up and over itself, right up to edges of filling, gently pressing to adhere. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 Some bottoms were pleated, amplifying the voluminous looks. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Liz Linen Pleated Drapes have a linen blend pinch pleat that adds sophistication to any room. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleat
  1. braid
  2. plait
  3. loop
  4. seam
  5. corrugation
  6. layer
  7. pucker
  8. crease
Verb
  • For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
  • Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.
    — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of braid
Noun
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
  • Like her fellow searcher Gabriela, Luz’s hair is tightly tied back into a matching plait.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of plait
Noun
  • The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The right-hander’s arsenal features a slider, four-seam fastball and cutter.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Then, two batters later, reliever Kyle Hurt threw a four-seam fastball down the middle of the plate, and Machado rocketed the pitch to the center field wall beyond the grasp of a leaping Pages.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of seam
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    — CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of layer
Noun
  • Meanwhile, magnetic media pucker and demagnetize.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • Demoustier plays Suzanne, an exotic attraction who risks electrocution several times a day to make sparks fly when volunteer smoochers from the audience pucker up.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Definition of pucker
Noun
  • Luckily, this pretty option is made with stretchy, crease-proof fabric.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Per Gurman, sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including durability, screen quality, and that pesky crease in the middle of the display.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of crease

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