basket weave

noun

: a textile weave resembling the checkered pattern of a plaited basket
also : something resembling this weave

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The simple science is that the percale is made as a basket weave with a low thread count. — Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 14 July 2025 The walls are laid in a running bond pattern, some painted, some not, and the floor is done in a basket weave. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026 Bedsure King Quilt This best-selling quilt has a basket weave pattern that’s subtle and chic. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for basket weave

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basket weave was in 1886

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