Origami Word Search
Play a Origami word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the terms and ideas of a school subject, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: PAPER, FOLD, CRANE, ORIGAMI, DIAGRAM, SYMMETRY, GEOMETRY, PATTERN, DESIGN, CREASE, SCULPTURE, MODEL.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Origami word list, defined
- PAPER /ˈpeɪpər/ · noun, verb
- A thin material made from plant fibers, used for writing, printing, or packaging. To write or draw on something, typically with a pen or pencil. Related: document, paperwork, manuscript, typescript.
- FOLD /foʊld/ · verb (also noun)
- To bend something over on itself so that one part lies upon another; as a noun, a fold is a layer or crease formed by such bending, or (in agriculture) an enclosure for sheep. Related: bend, crease, double, pleat.
- CRANE /kreɪn/ · noun, verb
- A large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Gruidae, known for its graceful appearance and elaborate courtship dances; also a large machine with an extending arm used for lifting and moving heavy loads. As a verb, it means to stretch or strain the neck in order to see better. Related: hoist, derrick, winch, heron.
- ORIGAMI /ˌoʊrɪˈɡɑːmi/ · noun
- The art of folding paper into decorative shapes and objects, typically using a single sheet of paper. Origami often involves creating intricate designs and models, such as animals, flowers, and boxes. Related: paper folding, paper art, folding art, paper sculpture.
- DIAGRAM /ˈdaɪəɡræm/ · noun
- A diagram is a simplified drawing or plan that shows the structure, parts, or workings of something, using lines and symbols rather than realistic depiction. Related: chart, schematic, figure, plan.
- SYMMETRY /ˈsɪmɪtri/ · noun
- The state or property of being symmetrical; a relation of equality between the parts of something. Symmetry is often used to describe a quality of balance or proportion in art, design, and nature. Related: balance, proportion, harmony, equality.
- GEOMETRY /ˈdʒiːəmɪtri/ · noun
- The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. Related: mathematics, topology, trigonometry, calculus.
- PATTERN /ˈpætnən/ · noun, verb
- A repeated design or shape, a model or example to be followed, or a regular or consistent way of doing something. Related: model, example, design, scheme.
- DESIGN /dɪˈzaɪn/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, design is a plan, drawing, or pattern showing how something is to be made, or the deliberate arrangement of features that gives an object its form and function. As a verb, it means to plan and create something with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Related: plan, scheme, blueprint, pattern.
- CREASE /kriːs/ · noun, verb
- A crease is a line or ridge made on fabric, paper, skin, or another soft surface by folding, pressing, or crushing. As a verb, it means to form such a line or to become marked with one. Related: fold, wrinkle, line, pleat.
- SCULPTURE /skʌltʃər/ · noun
- A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining hard materials such as stone, wood, or metal, or by casting or welding. Related: statue, monument, carving, model.
- MODEL /ˈmoʊdəl/ · noun, verb
- A person or thing that serves as a pattern or example; a three-dimensional representation of an object or system. Related: example, pattern, prototype, representation.
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