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
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Beautiful Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore $298 at Walmart
The Beautiful Drew Chair is inviting in any space due to its plush, boucle fabric and roomy cushion.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
This accent chair has mid-century curves and comes in other versatile colors, like ochre, cream, olive, blue, and brown boucle.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Its fabric, woven through the vinyl web, has the texture of a boucle textile, which is juxtaposed with the wool-and-silk-blend drapery panels.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
To further temper persimmon’s intensity, DiGiacomo recommends incorporating natural textures and materials like rattan, sisal, and boucle, which add depth and a sense of harmony to the space.
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—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Bravo released the season 15 reunion looks on Thursday, January 16, sharing a photo of Lyons lounging on a white boucle sofa, donning the cozy look from Balenciaga.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 16 Jan. 2025
Timeless styles like Chanel cap toe slingbacks and Ferragamo slingbacks are seen on the young and older set alike, looking just as chic with a straight leg jean and blazer as with a boucle skirt suit.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Parachute Cotton Boucle Throw $99 $69 Parachute This boucle throw is a great choice to add a little texture and comfort to your living room setup.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Romanek opened up her Hollywood design studio for the dinner party, and decked it out with the collection’s gorgeous chocolate brown velvet Malibu Grande sofa, cream boucle Bel Air swivel chairs, Coastline credenza, Beachwood wicker table lamps and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
This accent chair has mid-century curves and comes in other versatile colors, like ochre, cream, olive, blue, and brown boucle.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Its fabric, woven through the vinyl web, has the texture of a boucle textile, which is juxtaposed with the wool-and-silk-blend drapery panels.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
To further temper persimmon’s intensity, DiGiacomo recommends incorporating natural textures and materials like rattan, sisal, and boucle, which add depth and a sense of harmony to the space.
5.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Bravo released the season 15 reunion looks on Thursday, January 16, sharing a photo of Lyons lounging on a white boucle sofa, donning the cozy look from Balenciaga.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 16 Jan. 2025
Timeless styles like Chanel cap toe slingbacks and Ferragamo slingbacks are seen on the young and older set alike, looking just as chic with a straight leg jean and blazer as with a boucle skirt suit.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Parachute Cotton Boucle Throw $99 $69 Parachute This boucle throw is a great choice to add a little texture and comfort to your living room setup.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Romanek opened up her Hollywood design studio for the dinner party, and decked it out with the collection’s gorgeous chocolate brown velvet Malibu Grande sofa, cream boucle Bel Air swivel chairs, Coastline credenza, Beachwood wicker table lamps and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Bouclé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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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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