rattan

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the space was realized by Lebanese firms like architect Nasser Nakib, textile design studio Bokja, and rattan artisan Barbour. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2022 There is also a minor epidemic of troll players wielding two rattan Kali sticks that seem to grant them the speed of a mongoose that’s been mainlining methamphetamines. — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021 Sectional, patterned pillows, swing chairs, and rattan lanterns: Serena & Lily. — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2021 The company made wicker and rattan furniture in the most popular Victorian styles, including Aesthetic, Art Deco and Arts & Crafts. — oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2021 To oversee this work, Boris and Carrie commissioned an interior designer named Lulu Lytle, known for her chintz patterns, her rattan furniture, and her interest in Egyptology. — Lara Prendergast, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021 Or consider some chic backyard picnic supplies, like a personalized rattan tote, wine and cheese backpack, steel or copper growler, acrylic glasses and linen napkins, all with monograms available. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2021 The corner seats have multiple reclining positions for outdoor lounging, and it's made from weather-resistant rattan with removable, machine-washable seat covers. — Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 22 Oct. 2021 The Coastal Living Use rattan instead of wicker to give your outdoor furniture a coastal yet modern feel. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2021

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