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
Example Sentences
Her hobbies include knitting and macramé.
Recent Examples on the Web The workshops, which typically include drinks and tasty snacks, range from macrame, ceramics and flower arrangements to cocktails and cookie decorating. 
Roxana Becceril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Bring a little nature to your home by dividing your space with a macrame hanging succulent garden. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 Dress it up with macrame for an on-trend, boho chic look. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 These unique macrame keychains can used long after your baby shower to remind guests of the happy occasion and the baby on the way. Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 29 June 2022 Footwear included furry slippers, canvas or macrame sneakers with rope laces. Colleen Barry, ajc, 18 June 2022 This bohemian-style mirror doubles as wall art with its intricate macrame fringe border, which is available in three hues: ivory, black, and khaki. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2022 Wide macrame pieces $157.99 (originally $183.99) adds drama over a bed. cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 One of the latest products in their range is their boho-looking macrame swing, which was handmade by artisans in India and made using 100 percent organic cotton thread and a solid wood bar. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Apr. 2022 See More
Roxana Becceril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Bring a little nature to your home by dividing your space with a macrame hanging succulent garden. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 Dress it up with macrame for an on-trend, boho chic look. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 These unique macrame keychains can used long after your baby shower to remind guests of the happy occasion and the baby on the way. Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 29 June 2022 Footwear included furry slippers, canvas or macrame sneakers with rope laces. Colleen Barry, ajc, 18 June 2022 This bohemian-style mirror doubles as wall art with its intricate macrame fringe border, which is available in three hues: ivory, black, and khaki. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2022 Wide macrame pieces $157.99 (originally $183.99) adds drama over a bed. cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 One of the latest products in their range is their boho-looking macrame swing, which was handmade by artisans in India and made using 100 percent organic cotton thread and a solid wood bar. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Apr. 2022 See More 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
- in no way
- in no way shape or form
- in no wise
- in normal circumstances
- in nothing flat
- in nuce
- in number
- in numbers
- in obedience
- in om
- in omnia paratus
- in on
- in on the act
- in on the ground floor
- in one
- lay fee
- lay figure
- lay figures
- lay great emphasis on
- lay great store by
- lay great stress on
- lay great stress/emphasis on
- lay hold of
- lay in
- lay into