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rattan

noun

Definition of rattannext
as in birch

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Recent Examples of rattan The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Both the table and couch are made from weather-resistant rattan, and the cushions are 100 percent machine-washable. — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 Embrace the East Coast cliché of baby blue pinstripes and plenty of rattan for your summer setup. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rattan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattan
  1. birch
  2. hickory
  3. strap
  4. cowhide
  5. bullwhip
  6. rawhide
  7. quirt
  8. crop
Noun
  • The region is rich with bright maple, birch, aspen, and poplar trees, creating a diverse range of colors each fall.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of birch
Noun
  • Rent from Kayak Branson to paddle around Lake Taneycomo or Table Rock Lake, both ringed with golden hickory and oak trees.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Some, like oaks and hickory trees, keep their green leaves for longer.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hickory
Noun
  • Best Under $30 Closer in scale to a drawer pull than a coat hanger, this decorative wall hook works best for lightweight items like jewelry, keys, and bags with shorter straps.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The distressed creak of nylon straps as the second coffin was lowered into the grave brought me back to the now.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • The Cage felt like a useful spot to work out any resentments lingering in your psyche, all the old grievances dissipating with the clang of aluminum on cowhide.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • It is made with full-grain cowhide leather, has a lightweight latex bladder for elite performance and comes in three sizes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowhide
Noun
  • Another drover rides beside the herd, periodically cracking a bullwhip.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of bullwhip
Noun
  • After basketball starting lineups, Butler Blue traditionally runs toward a 2-foot ceremonial rawhide bone.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.
    — John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2018
Definition of quirt
Noun
  • Tending to crops, riding horses and working the land, these work boots were worn by farmers and cowboys alike.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Texas barbecue is typically defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but this new crop of halal pitmasters is adding inventive twists, often based on their own family heritages.
    — Ulaa Kuziez, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of crop

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“Rattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattan. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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