latticework

noun

lat·​tice·​work ˈla-təs-ˌwərk How to pronounce latticework (audio)
: a lattice or work made of lattices

Examples of latticework in a Sentence

the intricate latticework of the fence
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The small room is a fun surprise — doesn’t everyone need a flower arranging room? — enhanced by botanical wallpaper and lighting, latticework, cutout details on the cabinets and ceiling and a soft fabric skirt underneath the marble countertops. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 The Trump administration should invest in economic security agreements that mirror the United States’ latticework of security alliances and partnerships. Geoffrey Gertz, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025 Gomez’s custom gown was crafted by Italian artisans who specialize in hand embroidery, creating a delicate latticework embellished with handsewn crystals and more than 16,000 glass drops, while an airbrushing technique lent the gown a subtle ombré finish. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025 The sun is shining outside, but the darkness of the multistory complex – a network of torture chambers and cold cells cut off from the outside world by concrete walls and a latticework of braided barbed wire – is overwhelming. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latticework

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Latticework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latticework. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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