rattan

noun

Definition of rattannext
as in birch

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Recent Examples of rattan The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Both the table and couch are made from weather-resistant rattan, and the cushions are 100 percent machine-washable. — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 Embrace the East Coast cliché of baby blue pinstripes and plenty of rattan for your summer setup. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rattan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattan
  1. birch
  2. hickory
  3. strap
  4. cowhide
  5. bullwhip
  6. rawhide
  7. quirt
  8. crop
Noun
  • Most of the color right now is coming from early-changing tree species such as dogwood, sourwood, red maple, black gum, tulip poplar and birch.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The back roads of southwest Virginia wind, crest, and plunge through lush valleys of oak, poplar, birch, and maple trees.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of birch
Noun
  • Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hickory
Noun
  • Travel and tech accessories include a multi zip case, passport sleeve, double zip wash bag, small laptop case, large flat card holder, key ring with leather strap, and sunglasses case.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • The scene is a sensory one, with layered cowhide rugs, leather armchairs, a wood-burning fire, and twinkling chandeliers that were original to the Pulitzers’ home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The cowhide is a little tighter today, perhaps, which might make the baseball go a little farther.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cowhide
Noun
  • Another drover rides beside the herd, periodically cracking a bullwhip.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of bullwhip
Noun
  • After basketball starting lineups, Butler Blue traditionally runs toward a 2-foot ceremonial rawhide bone.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.
    — John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2018
Definition of quirt
Noun
  • The work could help scientists figure out which areas are worth investigating for future missions and whether any Martian soil could support crops in a greenhouse.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Small mesh nets have been used before to keep insects away from crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of crop

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“Rattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattan. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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