SINCE 1828
pucker
verb
puck·er
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puckered;
puckering\ ˈpə-k(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of pucker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to become wrinkled or constricted
: to contract into folds or wrinkles
pucker
nounDefinition of pucker (Entry 2 of 2)
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
Examples of pucker in a Sentence
Verb
His skin puckered a little around the scar.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Magazine Houston’s dense humidity also had to be tamed inside the building, as even a hint of dampness could pucker delicate paper. — Lesley M.m. Blume, WSJ, "Houston’s Menil Collection Will Open a New Drawing Institute In November," 10 Oct. 2018 One of the best things about the preppy puckered fabric? — Micaela English, Town & Country, "9 Things You Didn't Know About Seersucker," 7 June 2018 Though there's little clinical data supporting its long-term effectiveness, its anti-inflammatory activity can temporarily smooth puckering and puffiness. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 Marcy stresses that this isn’t a typical gin intended to be smothered with tonic; the flavors are too delicate to survive mouth-puckering quinine neat. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "Come to Kyoto for the Sake, Stay for the Gin," 17 Aug. 2018 The two had some fun off the red carpet with Josh, 50, and Streisand, 76, getting cozy in one shot by puckering up for a kiss on the lips. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "All in the Family! Barbra Streisand Puckers Up with Step-Son Josh Brolin at Sicario 2 Premiere," 27 June 2018 Consumers are puckering up for sour food and drinks of all sorts. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "Pucker up: Sour Patch Kids Flavored Ice Pops are latest in sour foods onslaught," 11 Apr. 2018 Rootdown 2017 Sangiovese, Jane’s Vineyard (Mendocino; $34): Fresh meets savory in a Sangiovese packed with mouth-puckering cherry, black tea, and peppery spice. — Maggie Hoffman, Sunset, "8 Chilled Red Wines Perfect for Summer Sipping," 22 Jan. 2018 But the fare at other gourmet Chinese spots like Stephanie Izard’s Duck Duck Goat or Won Fun have flavors that are searing, puckering, boldly assertive and balanced, and so much on offer at Intro was just rich, single-noted or unrefined. — Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "Intro Dim Sum is mostly single-note," 12 May 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The missile, a Mark 1, Mod 1, has a manual inertial guidance system, a mobile launcher with a one-sling power velocity on takeoff, and considerable pucker power on impact. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "That Time a CIA Spyplane Had to Dodge a Spear During the Cold War," 14 Jan. 2019 Because flaky lips reflect less light, a dry pucker could be making your lips look smaller. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "How To Make Your Lips Look Bigger — Naturally," 6 Nov. 2018 Because flaky lips reflect less light, a dry pucker could be making your lips look smaller. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "How To Make Your Lips Look Bigger — Naturally," 6 Nov. 2018 Because flaky lips reflect less light, a dry pucker could be making your lips look smaller. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "How To Make Your Lips Look Bigger — Naturally," 6 Nov. 2018 Northern California’s Rubicon Trail—one of the most iconic and difficult off-road routes in the world—makes a typical driver totally pucker. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "Pick the Right Line, Drive Over Anything," 19 June 2018 And then, when Ellie and the other woman kiss, look at the way Ellie’s lips pucker hesitantly and then lock with the other woman, how their necks crane and shift as the kiss unfolds. — Patricia Hernandez, The Verge, "Dang, that Last of Us Part II kiss was some great animation," 12 June 2018 New Belgium is the king of beers that make your lips pucker, and Tartastic is an excellent addition to its already robust lineup. — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, "The Definitive Summer Guide to Shower Beer," 6 June 2018 Then his eyes and mouth folded into that signature squint-and-pucker. — Zach Everson, Condé Nast Traveler, "Inside the World’s Most Controversial Hotel," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pucker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pucker
pucker
verb
English Language Learners Definition of pucker
: to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed
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pucker
verb
puck·er
| \ ˈpə-kər
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\
puckered;
puckering
Kids Definition of pucker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to draw or cause to draw up into folds or wrinkles
The lemon made me pucker my lips.
pucker
nounKids Definition of pucker (Entry 2 of 2)
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
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