macramé
noun
mac·ra·mé
ˈma-krə-ˌmā 
variants
or less commonly macrame
: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern
also
: the art of tying knots in patterns
Examples of macramé in a Sentence
Her hobbies include knitting and macramé.
Recent Examples on the Web
Other materials, such as macrame and wicker, can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s plenty to covet, with crafty minimalism on the rise, from Bode’s crocheted polo to Prada’s macrame bag.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Hanging That Offers Rich Texture to Your Space The odds are good that this oversized macrame wall hanging has popped up at least once or twice in your feed.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The loom can create a variety of different bracelet styles, including knotted, macrame, and more.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Think: skimpy silhouettes, lots of macrame, and a palette of tans, whites, and browns.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Hanging Shelf These beautiful macrame wall hanging shelves are a lovely space to put small plants or other knick knacks in the home.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Using colored cording, make a collection of different macrame knots to create texture and shape.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
For The Plant Parent Who doesn’t adore macrame these days?
—Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s plenty to covet, with crafty minimalism on the rise, from Bode’s crocheted polo to Prada’s macrame bag.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Hanging That Offers Rich Texture to Your Space The odds are good that this oversized macrame wall hanging has popped up at least once or twice in your feed.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The loom can create a variety of different bracelet styles, including knotted, macrame, and more.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Think: skimpy silhouettes, lots of macrame, and a palette of tans, whites, and browns.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Hanging Shelf These beautiful macrame wall hanging shelves are a lovely space to put small plants or other knick knacks in the home.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Using colored cording, make a collection of different macrame knots to create texture and shape.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
For The Plant Parent Who doesn’t adore macrame these days?
—Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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“Macramé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macram%C3%A9. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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macramé
noun
mac·ra·mé
variants
also macrame
: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords
also
: the art of tying knots in patterns
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