A-frame

noun

ˈā-ˌfrām 

1

: a support structure shaped like the letter A

2

: a building typically having triangular front and rear walls and a roof reaching to or nearly to the ground

Examples of A-frame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep reading to learn how to craft the A-frame. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026

A-frame trellises might be the sturdiest. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026

Dobson’s 1950 A-frame charm just may show up in a town near you, bringing the burgers right back to their roots. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

There's also an A-frame cabin with a private bathroom, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a deep soaking tub, and enough space to accommodate a group of four. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for A-frame

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe