batik
noun
ba·tik
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Definition of batik
1a
: a fabric printed by an Indonesian method of hand-printing textiles by coating with wax the parts not to be dyed
also
: the method itself
b
: a design executed in batik
2a
: a method of decorating an egg or other object by coating parts of the object's surface with wax to resist dye
… a Russian method of egg decorating known as batik.— Susan Antigone Ukrainian batik eggs It's a 2,000-year-old art that involves painting symbolic designs on eggs in batik style.— Leo Smith
b
: a design so executed
For a batik effect, hard-boil the eggs and while they are still warm criss-cross thick elastic bands around each one.— Jane Phillimore et al.
Examples of batik in a Sentence
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For breakfast, Café Rae with its bright batik decor and wide range of breakfast options is a solid choice with everything from omelettes and pancakes to huevos rancheros. — Trisha Boyer, USA TODAY, "The SoCal beach towns you shouldn't miss between Los Angeles and San Diego," 27 Aug. 2019 Women in flowing batik dresses and thin men in shorts and sandals snacked from a platter of fruit and a platter of brownies; volunteers dispensed ice water from the bar. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "Marianne Williamson Wants Politics to Enter the New Age," 14 Aug. 2019 His security detail — men with crew cuts, colorful batik shirts and black pants — seemed relaxed despite the unpredictable nature of the walkabouts. — Washington Post, "AP Interview: Indonesia’s Widodo to push unpopular reforms," 27 July 2019 Indigo batik wallpaper contrasts with denim-like rollup shades and shibori pillows. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "1960s Airstream transformed into modern oasis," 3 July 2019 There were batik prints and giant pompom embellishments. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "This Is What Street Style Looks Like in the Heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico," 19 July 2018 The show represents a wide array of styles, including painting, photography, batik, and Japanese wood block printing. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 26 June 2018 Naper Settlement was the perfect historic backdrop for artists to show off their wares, including ceramics, paintings and photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, wood and batik pieces. — Suzanne Baker, Naperville Sun, "Naperville club rolls out the red carpet for annual Fine Art Fair," 23 June 2018 In other countries, the status has been awarded to Kabuki theater in Japan, the manufacture of batik cloth in Indonesia and the pre-Inca tradition in Peru of specialized judges who determine water rights. — Claire Mufson, New York Times, "Paris Bistros Became Symbols of Resilience. But Are They Unesco Worthy?," 16 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'batik.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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