macramé

noun

mac·​ra·​mé ˈma-krə-ˌmā How to pronounce macramé (audio)
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
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Think: skimpy silhouettes, lots of macrame, and a palette of tans, whites, and browns. 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

Word History

Etymology

French or Italian; French macramé, from Italian macramè, from Turkish makrama napkin, towel, from Arabic miqrama coverlet

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of macramé was in 1865

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Cite this Entry

“Macramé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macram%C3%A9. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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