origami

noun
UK: /ɒrɪˈɡɑːmi/
US: /ɔːrɪˈɡɑːmi/

  1. The art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

    1. I like to make origami birds for my friends.
    2. Her intricate origami creations were displayed in the art gallery, showing much talent.

  2. A shape or figure made by folding paper.

    1. She gave me a beautiful origami crane that she made.
    2. The children learned to create simple origami animals during their craft lesson.

Synonyms

paper folding
origami adjective

  1. Relating to the art of origami.

    1. The origami paper was very colorful and thin.
    2. The origami artist displayed remarkable skill in folding the complex design.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "origami" in English means: The art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures., A shape or figure made by folding paper..

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

Synonyms for "origami": paper folding.

Example usage of "origami": "I like to make origami birds for my friends.". More examples on the page.