rattan

noun

rat·tan | \ ra-ˈtan

, rə-\

Definition of rattan

1 : a rattan cane or switch

2a : a climbing palm (especially of the genera Calamus and Daemonorops) with very long tough stems

b : a part of the jointed stem of a rattan used especially for furniture, wickerwork, and walking sticks

Examples of rattan in a Sentence

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For example, if the room is an outdoor patio, playing with rope or cane mimics the rattan in a space. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "9 Designers Share How They Hide Cords In Interiors," 22 July 2019 Plus warm wood tones complement the tan rattan creating a more cohesive look. — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, "Everything I Bought At Pier 1, West Elm and Crate and Barrel for Outdoor Dining," 28 June 2019 The criss-cross rattan takes the starch out of a formal bed frame shape without sacrificing any drama. — Joanna Linberg, Sunset, "10 Stunning Rattan Pieces for Your Home," 22 Jan. 2018 Way-Cool Wicker Wickerwork in natural rattan and its synthetic cousin (for outdoors) was prevalent. — Sarah Medford, WSJ, "The 5 Hottest Trends from Milan’s 2018 Furniture Fair," 27 Apr. 2018 Leave a Note Palapa villas with lots of wood and rattan are connected by meandering pathways at this property formerly called The Tides. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Viceroy Riviera Maya," 20 Oct. 2017

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