lattice

noun
UK: /ˈlætɪs/
US: /ˈlætɪs/

  1. A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between.

    1. We have a wooden lattice fence in our yard.
    2. The climbing roses were trained to grow up a decorative lattice screen.

  2. An ordered arrangement of points describing the structure of a crystal or other substance.

    1. The atoms in the metal are arranged in a lattice.
    2. Scientists study the crystal lattice to understand the material's properties.

Synonyms

grid grating framework trellis
lattice transitive-verb

  1. To form a lattice; to cover with a lattice.

    1. We will lattice the window.
    2. The gardener latticed the archway to support the climbing plants.
lattice adjective

  1. Decorated with a lattice pattern.

    1. She bought lattice cookies.
    2. The lattice pie crust was golden brown and perfectly crimped.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lattice" in English means: A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between., An ordered arrangement of points describing the structure of a crystal or other substance..

The phonetic transcription of "lattice" is /ˈlætɪs/ in British English and /ˈlætɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lattice": grid, grating, framework, trellis.

Example usage of "lattice": "We have a wooden lattice fence in our yard.". More examples on the page.