seersucker

noun

seer·​suck·​er ˈsir-ˌsə-kər How to pronounce seersucker (audio)
: a light fabric of linen, cotton, or rayon usually striped and slightly puckered

Examples of seersucker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Italian vibe was enhanced with a seersucker fabric used for caftans, dresses and separates. Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 Danish model Helena Christensen showed Ganni some love in their famous seersucker check dress. Irene Kim, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024 This summer alone has brought with it luxe versions from Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli, plus mold-breaking iterations by Todd Snyder cut from the likes of stretch seersucker or a pinstriped wool-linen blend. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 July 2024 Charles Hart, a Florida delegate in a seersucker suit and a boater hat, agreed. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for seersucker 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'seersucker.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Hindi śīr-śakkar, sīr-sakkar & Urdu shīrshakar, literally, milk and sugar, from Persian shīr-o-shakar

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seersucker was in 1722

Dictionary Entries Near seersucker

seership

seersucker

seesaw

Cite this Entry

“Seersucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seersucker. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

seersucker

noun
seer·​suck·​er ˈsi(ə)r-ˌsək-ər How to pronounce seersucker (audio)
: a light fabric usually striped and having parallel wrinkles
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!