woven

The word “woven” means made by interlacing threads or strips of material. In plain terms, created by weaving threads together; also the resulting fabric.

“Woven” is pronounced WOH-vuhn (/ˈwoʊ.vən/ in IPA).

Here is “woven” used in a sentence: “The rug is hand-woven from local wool.”

Depending on how it is used, “woven” can be an adjective and a noun.

“Woven” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Woven” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made by interlacing threads or strips of material.

"Woven" fabric is made by interlacing two sets of threads at right angles on a loom, producing a fabric with less stretch, while "knitted" fabric is made by looping yarn together, which gives it more elasticity. This structural difference affects how each fabric drapes, stretches, and wears.

"Hand-woven" describes fabric created manually on a loom by a person, often valued for craftsmanship and unique texture, while machine-woven fabric is produced by automated looms for consistency and speed. Both result in the same basic interlaced structure, but hand-woven items are typically more labor-intensive.

Yes, "woven" can describe anything made by interlacing strips or strands of material, such as woven baskets, woven rugs, or even figuratively woven stories or plots. In each case, it implies separate strands combined into a unified structure.