lattice

noun

lat·​tice ˈla-təs 

1

a

: a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips

b

: a window, door, or gate having a lattice

c

: a network or design resembling a lattice

2

: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space

specifically : the arrangement of atoms in a crystal

3

: a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both

lattice transitive verb

latticed

ˈla-tist 

adjective

Examples of lattice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More work needed But with the breaks, these phonons are scattered, atomic bonds are distorted, and the whole lattice is changed so that heat can’t travel easily. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

The material is durable TPU in a proprietary multi-density lattice that’s engineered to last three to four years. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Attach lattice or hog wire to stakes sunk into the ground so that the grid is parallel to the ground. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English latis, from Anglo-French latiz

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing lattice

• lattice girder
• space lattice

Rhymes for lattice

• flatus
• gratis
• rattus
• satis
• status
• stratus
• apparatus
• superlattice
• beatus

Kids Definition

lattice

noun

lat·​tice ˈlat-əs 

1

a

: a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips

b

: a window, door, or gate having a lattice

2

: an arrangement of points or objects that is evenly spaced over an area or throughout a volume

the lattice of atoms in a crystal

latticed

-əst 

adjective

Medical Definition

lattice

noun

lat·​tice ˈlat-əs 

: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space: as

a

: the geometrical arrangement of atoms in a crystal

called also space lattice

b

: a geometrical arrangement of fissionable material in a nuclear reactor