bouclé

noun

bou·​clé bü-ˈklā How to pronounce bouclé (audio)
variants or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three plies one of which forms loops at intervals
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn

Examples of bouclé in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elevate your dining experience with this trendy boucle chair from Onevog. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023 For a cloud-like dining chair, Crate & Barrel’s Camille Boucle Dining Chair is one of the best thanks to its poly-cotton-wool blend boucle fabric. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023 It’s made with a stretchy boucle yarn material that not only feels cozy but also keeps you warm for those chillier nights at home. Rachel Dube, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023 Then, select from dozens of fabrics like linen, twill, boucle, basketweave, velvet and chenille. Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023 Take a seat on this curved boucle sofa with a chaise lounge for maximum relaxation. Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023 The chair is covered in trendy boucle that’ll give any home office a luxe touch, while its flared arms and barrel seat provide some mid-century modern flair. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023 Choose from hundreds of fabrics, like twill, boucle, microfiber and textured weave — whichever pairs best with your design style. Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023 Harriet’s animal portraits fill an all-white gallery wall in the rental, their drama further accentuated by high ceilings, Ukrainian birch wood, and minimalist boucle furnishings. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

French bouclé curly, from past participle of boucler to curl, from bocle buckle, curl

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouclé was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Bouclé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

bouclé

noun
bou·​clé
variants or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three fibers one of which forms evenly spaced loops
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn
Etymology

from French bouclé "curly"

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