trellis
noun
a frame or structure of latticework; lattice.
trellises
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pluralof trellis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The two-story pool house’s red tile roof, wooden trellises and Spanish Colonial Revival features will look roughly the same on the outside, Kingsnorth said, and the rehabilitation will comply with federal standards for historic structures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Another complication is that to accommodate robotic pickers, many farmers would need to plant new orchards with apples growing on trellises rather than in rows of traditional lollipop-shaped trees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
We come to a row house with a garden filled with leafy plants growing up trellises and flowerpots on each of the steps.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
Iron gates and trellises that utilize curled lines create a romantic feel, especially when paired with climbing roses.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
The streets are narrow and lined with Spanish-style houses, where purple vines climb up trellises to end at balconies.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
