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

Mishra’s exploration extended beyond Madras checks to include seersucker, another textile with Indian roots. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025

This seersucker duvet set is a step up from your standard Southern Easter button-downs. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025

Growing up in the nineties and early aughts, my peers dressed nearly the same: in preppy pale-hued outfits, linen and seersucker among their wardrobe staples. —Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025

Perles recommends linen for its breathability and relaxed elegance, soft chambray for versatility, seersucker for its classic summer appeal, and high-quality cotton for comfort and durability. —Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

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