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trellis Synonyms
Another word for trellis
Choosing another word for trellis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A framework of light wooden or metal bars, typically crossing each other, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants.
Usage Example
"She planted climbing roses so they would eventually cover the wooden trelliswork on the patio."
Strongest
trelliswork
lattice
latticework
Strong
espalier
arbor
pergola
Weak
framework
• verb (Context 2)
To provide with a trellis, or to train a climbing plant to grow along a latticework support.
Usage Example
"The gardener spent the afternoon trellising the newly planted grapevines along the southern wall."
Strongest
espalier
Strong
lattice
train
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trellis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trellis