origami

noun

ori·​ga·​mi ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 

: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes

Examples of origami in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But many other offline, tactile hobbies, like pottery, origami and even blacksmithing, have gained traction online with Gen-Z and millennials recently. —Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

Towel folding, also known as towel origami, is a creative, relaxing experience for children. —Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026

The camp teaches youngsters about the basics of aerospace engineering — with 360-degree flight simulators, origami airplanes, and gliders that the kids can build and make do stunts. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026

Coatings, overdyes and origami-like leg shapes added interest to Feng Chen Wang’s wide-leg jeans. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for origami

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• calliope
• chelicerae
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• diastole
• distributee
• hyperbole
• interviewee
• phonology

Kids Definition

origami

noun

ori·​ga·​mi ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē 

: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes