puckered; puckering
ˈpə-k(ə-)riŋ 
: to become wrinkled or constricted
: to contract into folds or wrinkles
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
Examples of pucker in a Sentence
Verb
His skin puckered a little around the scar.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The first is powdery mildew, prevalent throughout the growing season, recognized by a fuzzy white layer on leaf surfaces, puckering the foliage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Dec. 2025
Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working its way to a toothless pucker.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The first is powdery mildew, prevalent throughout the growing season, recognized by a fuzzy white layer on leaf surfaces, puckering the foliage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
One had no beak, only a crimson pucker between its dark-bright eyes.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working its way to a toothless pucker.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pucker. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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