Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index P plait: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: plait Pronunciation: (plāt, plat), [key] — n. a braid, esp. of hair or straw. a pleat or fold, as of cloth. —v.t. to braid, as hair or straw. to make, as a mat, by braiding. to pleat. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: plait (Thesaurus) plaister plaiting TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language