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

Though three fillies have crossed the finish line first, no female jockey or trainer had won it until DeVaux busted through the barn ceiling, taking down the old-boy network made of flannel, denim, seersucker and cigars. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026

Then snap up this pretty seersucker comforter set that includes two pillow shams and sheets (and comes in 30 colors) for just $37. —Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

Simkhai’s seersucker bubble pair from this year are a playful take on the trend, pairing perfectly with Eres’s little black bikini and a striped shirt from Maria McManus. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026

Doors open to reveal invitees adorned in vintage millinery, seersucker suits, and Gucci loafers, some embellished with the colors of their jockey’s silks. —Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

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