latticework

noun

lat·​tice·​work ˈla-təs-ˌwərk 

: a lattice or work made of lattices

Examples of latticework in a Sentence

the intricate latticework of the fence

Recent Examples on the Web

Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Building minilateral latticework here is clearly harder than in the Nordic or Baltic Sea areas. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

This body of research forms some of the latticework of a social-reproduction theory of education, in which public schools are largely perceived as reflecting and reinforcing the socioeconomic structures of their surrounding community. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Inside the Imam Hussein shrine, pilgrims in men's and women's sections press against the gold and silver-encrusted latticework around the spot where he was killed, many striking their foreheads in grief. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for latticework

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork