jacquard

noun

jac·​quard ˈja-ˌkärd 

variants often Jacquard

often attributive

1

: a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern

2

a

: the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom

b

: jacquard loom

Examples of jacquard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026

Others leaned into jacquard or dobby weave effects, creating patterns including stripes and herringbones and surface textures. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

The season also reinstated McQueen’s archival horn heel from spring 2003, originally part of a rosary thong sandal with wooden beads and a sculpted base, now reapplied to new leather and jacquard styles. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

Patchwork meets jacquard in this cotton quilt from IKEA. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Jacquard

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for jacquard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard

Biographical Definition

Jacquard

biographical name

Jac·​quard zha-ˈkär 

ˈja-ˌkärd

Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor