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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Purchased from the original owner’s daughter, the house had been lovingly maintained, preserving distinctive details like latticework, wood paneling, and a free-form pool. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions such as fences or latticework. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 The walkaround tasting will feature unlimited eats, from smash burgers — the trendy pancake-flat kind with cheese dribbling down a latticework of crispy edges — to classically juicy, skyscraper-thick patties, paired with snacks, liquor and desserts, Gonzalez says. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Three setbacks provide space for landscaped terraces, and at these floors, the structural columns slope inward, becoming tall buttresses that reintegrate into the latticework. Adam Williams april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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