trellis

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noun

trel·​lis ˈtre-ləs 

1

: a frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants

2

: a construction (such as a summerhouse) chiefly of latticework

3

: an arrangement that forms or gives the effect of a lattice

a trellis of interlacing streams

trellised

ˈtre-ləst 

adjective

Illustration of trellis

• trellis 1

trellis

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verb

trellised; trellising; trellises

transitive verb

1

: to provide with a trellis

especially : to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis

2

: to cross or interlace on or through : interweave

Examples of trellis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Florida weave is a stake-and-weave method that works as a trellis when growing lots of tomatoes. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026

Shop the three-pack set now for $30 at Amazon, and check out more trellises, arbors, and plant stakes for the rest of your garden, below. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026

Verb

Additionally, students will get ideas about spacing, soil fertility and trellising needs for summer crops and how to manage and maintain your garden throughout the growing season. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026

During the past two decades, Banfi has also reimagined the way its vines are trained and trellised. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English trelis, from Anglo-French treleis, from Old French treille arbor, from Latin trichila summerhouse

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for trellis

• bellis
• felis
• fellas
• jealous
• pelisse
• zealous
• michaelis
• nucellus
• ocellus
• overzealous

Kids Definition

trellis

noun

trel·​lis

ˈtrel-əs

: a frame of lattice used especially as a screen or a support for climbing plants

trellised

ˈtrel-əst

adjective