knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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The striped design is accented with pom-pom detailing, and the edges have a knotted fringe that adds even more interest. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 July 2025 Inside a lit paned-glass veranda, an older man in a dark sport coat with white piping and a knotted neck scarf tapped out his pipe on a saucer. Literary Hub, 26 June 2025 The knotted fabric straps have an elevated look, making these cute enough to wear with your favorite sundresses and skirts. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 Cooking them properly is hard, as the ends often get too soft by the time the knotted center is done. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for knotted

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotted. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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