seersucker

noun

seer·​suck·​er ˈsir-ˌsə-kər 

: a light fabric of linen, cotton, or rayon usually striped and slightly puckered

Examples of seersucker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The seersucker fabric is constructed from cotton with a little bit of spandex stretch for flexibility, plus a fully elastic waistband for a more comfortable wear. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 June 2025

The Resort look, inspired by red clay courts, includes a linen-cotton jersey polo shirt with nylon inserts and turquoise seersucker shorts. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025

The matching sets include the brand’s cheery signature print and a classic lavender seersucker. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

The high-waisted bottoms are adorned with matching buttons that stand out against the chic seersucker fabric, for that vintage vibe. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 June 2019

Word History

Etymology

Hindi śīr-śakkar, sīr-sakkar & Urdu shīrshakar, literally, milk and sugar, from Persian shīr-o-shakar

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seersucker

• pecker
• pucker
• succor
• sucker
• trucker
• tucker

Kids Definition

seersucker

noun

seer·​suck·​er ˈsi(ə)r-ˌsək-ər 

: a light fabric usually striped and having parallel wrinkles