jacquard

noun

jac·​quard ˈja-ˌkärd How to pronounce jacquard (audio)
variants often Jacquard
often attributive
1
: a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
2
a
: the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom

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The shoes are also designed with non-slip rubber outsoles and jacquard mesh uppers for breathability. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 Whether waffle or jacquard, bath sheet or bath towel, Egyptian long-staple cotton or Turkish organic cotton, our favorite high-end options aim to please. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 The Monogram appears on detachable name tags and a jacquard inner lining of the bags. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025 They’re crafted from a flexible jacquard mesh that promotes breathability to keep your feet cool all day long. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jacquard

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Jacquard

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of jacquard was in 1890

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“Jacquard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jacquard. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Jacquard

biographical name

Jac·​quard zha-ˈkär How to pronounce Jacquard (audio)
ˈja-ˌkärd
Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor
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