raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈra-fē-ə 

: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving

Examples of raffia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The assortment features eight key styles including heels, sandals, wedges and boots made in premium materials across versatile textures including raffia, nappa, patent, vinyl, snake-print leather and specchio leather. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Pair it with thin flip-flops and a raffia bag for the perfect beachy look. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

Dress the part and embrace the ease of the season by pairing your Birkenstocks with a dainty mini dress, raffia sunhat, and other warm-weather accessories. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Shop for breezy sundresses, cute beach coverups, bikinis, and raffia platforms at AshleGryre, a fashion-forward women’s boutique right across from Dune House in Atlantic Beach. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Malagasy rafia

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing raffia

• raffia palm

Kids Definition

raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈraf-ē-ə 

: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying