origami

noun

ori·​ga·​mi ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 

: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes

Examples of origami in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The day will include a drumming performance by Tsukasa Taiko, Odori Japanese folk dance, musical performances with Japanese instruments, martial arts demonstrations, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, origami lessons, food vendors and more. —Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

Circumstances separate them, only to bring them back together in their 30s, through mysterious workings, Chloe's endlessly positive attitude and her yellow origami notes. —Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

In other words, elaborate hair origami was now my only option. —Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025

This happens as the cardboard is being continuously pulled off a roll, so sheets of the origami material can simply be cut off in the lengths needed. —New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for origami

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• calliope
• chelicerae
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• diastole
• distributee
• hyperbole
• interviewee
• phonology

Kids Definition

origami

noun

ori·​ga·​mi ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē 

: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes