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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Three setbacks provide space for landscaped terraces, and at these floors, the structural columns slope inward, becoming tall buttresses that reintegrate into the latticework. Adam Williams april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design. Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 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 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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