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 same goes for a trellis, which is a latticework or framework used to support and train the growth of climbing plants. Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 The bone was a latticework of screws and plates. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 The striking latticework rectangles of Alila Uluwatu, an all-villa resort set high on a cliff on the Bukit Peninsula, has become an icon for contemporary Bali. Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Although the latticework is incredibly light, the luxury items are sturdy enough that a handful remain largely intact when uncovered today. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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