macramé
noun
mac·ra·mé
ˈma-krə-ˌmā 
variants
or less commonly macrame
: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern
also
: the art of tying knots in patterns
Examples of macramé in a Sentence
Her hobbies include knitting and macramé.
Recent Examples on the Web
Think: skimpy silhouettes, lots of macrame, and a palette of tans, whites, and browns.
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Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Hanging Shelf These beautiful macrame wall hanging shelves are a lovely space to put small plants or other knick knacks in the home.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Using colored cording, make a collection of different macrame knots to create texture and shape.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
For The Plant Parent Who doesn’t adore macrame these days?
—Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
The romantic design included hand appliqué French macrame lace on the bodice, sleeves and Italian tulle skirt.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023
The bride went with an ivory trumpet gown lined in nude tulle and embellished with hand appliqué French macrame lace on the skirt and straps.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 18 Oct. 2021
What: Learn to make macrame wall hangings.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 17 June 2022
Coral’s macrame gown.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 29 Jan. 2022
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Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Hanging Shelf These beautiful macrame wall hanging shelves are a lovely space to put small plants or other knick knacks in the home.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Using colored cording, make a collection of different macrame knots to create texture and shape.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
For The Plant Parent Who doesn’t adore macrame these days?
—Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
The romantic design included hand appliqué French macrame lace on the bodice, sleeves and Italian tulle skirt.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023
The bride went with an ivory trumpet gown lined in nude tulle and embellished with hand appliqué French macrame lace on the skirt and straps.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 18 Oct. 2021
What: Learn to make macrame wall hangings.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 17 June 2022
Coral’s macrame gown.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 29 Jan. 2022
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“Macramé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macram%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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macramé
noun
mac·ra·mé
variants
also macrame
: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords
also
: the art of tying knots in patterns
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