latticework

noun

lat·​tice·​work ˈla-təs-ˌwərk How to pronounce latticework (audio)
: a lattice or work made of lattices

Examples of latticework in a Sentence

the intricate latticework of the fence
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Gomez’s custom gown was crafted by Italian artisans who specialize in hand embroidery, creating a delicate latticework embellished with handsewn crystals and more than 16,000 glass drops, while an airbrushing technique lent the gown a subtle ombré finish. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025 The sun is shining outside, but the darkness of the multistory complex – a network of torture chambers and cold cells cut off from the outside world by concrete walls and a latticework of braided barbed wire – is overwhelming. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025 The Notre Dame Cathedral suffered a devastating fire, with its spire and wooden latticework of its roof collapsing in the spring of 2019. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024 Advertisement The imposing concrete structure, known as the Lower Busch Tank, shows signs of age, with a latticework of cracks across its facade and splintered wood ringing its upper rim. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latticework

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of latticework was in the 15th century

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“Latticework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latticework. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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