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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Use your bed as an opportunity to mix a few complementary colors and textures, styling a set of boucle throw pillows and a wool throw blanket on top of your linen duvet cover, for example.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Anything from boucle to linen fabrics can add a serene and inviting feel to a space.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
Save on seating options like wingback chairs and boucle sofas, or opt for an ottoman that serves as an extra seat, a footrest, and even a convenient side table.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Wade Logan Bryonie Round Cocktail Ottoman Kick your feet up on this cushy ottoman with a plush outer layer and boucle fabric upholstery.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether made in leather, wool, or boucle, this jacket feels structured without the stiffness.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Joan Kennedy opted for pink, aqua and gold harlequin boucle HotPants and tunic.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Nods to Chanel’s classic codes were seen throughout, though they were modernized — boucle jackets were lighter, their silhouettes softer.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Anything from boucle to linen fabrics can add a serene and inviting feel to a space.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
Save on seating options like wingback chairs and boucle sofas, or opt for an ottoman that serves as an extra seat, a footrest, and even a convenient side table.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Wade Logan Bryonie Round Cocktail Ottoman Kick your feet up on this cushy ottoman with a plush outer layer and boucle fabric upholstery.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether made in leather, wool, or boucle, this jacket feels structured without the stiffness.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Joan Kennedy opted for pink, aqua and gold harlequin boucle HotPants and tunic.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Nods to Chanel’s classic codes were seen throughout, though they were modernized — boucle jackets were lighter, their silhouettes softer.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Bouclé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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