noun

lattice

/ˈlætɪs/ · say it: LAT·is

a crisscrossed framework of strips

In more detail

1. (noun) a framework or structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other material arranged in a crossing pattern, often used as a screen or support for climbing plants

2. (noun) a regular geometric pattern or arrangement of points or lines that repeat across a space

Examples

1. The wooden lattice on the fence was covered with climbing ivy. 2. The atoms in a crystal form a lattice structure.

How to use lattice

Lattice is used in both architectural and scientific contexts. In gardening and building, it describes a wooden or metal framework with crossing strips, often ornamental or functional. In mathematics and physics, lattice refers to a regular repeating spatial arrangement of points. The term carries no strong emotional tone and appears in both technical and everyday usage.

Common phrases

lattice structure
lattice window
lattice pattern
climbing lattice
lattice fence
metal lattice

Synonyms

framework · trellis · grid · network · mesh

Word family

latticed (adjective)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse lattice with similar words like latch or latticework, or incorrectly treat it as uncountable when describing multiple structures.

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