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 collection’s footwear, with its buckled, strappy knee-high boots, directly mirrored the cane ceiling’s latticework, while elsewhere, garments paid tribute to the 60s’ iconic nipped waists and A-line silhouettes. Thomas Adamson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024 Air had a way of filtering through the latticework of factionalism. Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013 The black latticework on the windows and doors provided a strong starting place, already atypical for oceanfront design. Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024 The latticework in the bathroom covers nearly every surface; light from the window above the bathtub highlights its lines. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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