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.
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Hanging That Offers Rich Texture to Your Space The odds are good that this oversized macrame wall hanging has popped up at least once or twice in your feed. — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 The loom can create a variety of different bracelet styles, including knotted, macrame, and more. — Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024

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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“Macramé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macram%C3%A9. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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macramé

noun
mac·​ra·​mé
variants also macrame
ˈmak-rə-ˌmā How to pronounce macramé (audio)
: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords
also : the art of tying knots in patterns
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