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

Engineers attached these microscopic silicon chiplets, called lablets, using soft bonding to the origami layers. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025

Diners enjoy them all at a 38-seat counter beneath an art installation of 1,500 origami butterflies, but Tupac and Biggie on the sound system get the party going at night. —Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

There will be a Parade of Nations at approximately 3:15 p.m., and a Children’s Tent will provide activities including face painting, henna art, origami and storytelling. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

At the end of his tours, Sasaki, right, gives each person an origami crane symbolizing peace in Hiroshima. —Mai Nishiyama, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025

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