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

Her hobbies include knitting and macramé.

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 Oct. 2025.

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macramé

noun

mac·ra·mé

variants also macrame

ˈmak-rə-ˌmā

: a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords

also : the art of tying knots in patterns