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

In accessories, Tcherassi’s knotted Sofia bag now comes in raffia, an ideal catch-all for long summer days spent on the water, or in the stands by the racetrack. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 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