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.
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The details give off a delicate, feminine vibe that’s almost like macrame.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
From beachwear to evening dressing, #macrame fabric is trending on TikTok.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Its design is defined by the pale desert palette of its interior, macrame, raffia, wood hearth and wide windows.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
The ventilated macrame fabric provides great airflow, and the small heel makes walking long distances more manageable.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
In the corner, a cowl made of macrame, textiles and yarn adorns a mannequin.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
From beachwear to evening dressing, #macrame fabric is trending on TikTok.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Its design is defined by the pale desert palette of its interior, macrame, raffia, wood hearth and wide windows.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
The ventilated macrame fabric provides great airflow, and the small heel makes walking long distances more manageable.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
In the corner, a cowl made of macrame, textiles and yarn adorns a mannequin.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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“Macramé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macram%C3%A9. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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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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