seersucker

noun

seer·​suck·​er ˈsir-ˌsə-kər How to pronounce seersucker (audio)
: a light fabric of linen, cotton, or rayon usually striped and slightly puckered

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After a comical flash of Matty in a seersucker suit à la Andy Griffith’s OG Matlock, Matty woke up in bed alongside husband Edwin. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024 Prices range from $15 for a seersucker sleep mask to $55 for a sweatshirt. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 The Italian vibe was enhanced with a seersucker fabric used for caftans, dresses and separates. Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 Danish model Helena Christensen showed Ganni some love in their famous seersucker check dress. Irene Kim, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seersucker 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of seersucker was in 1722

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“Seersucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seersucker. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

seersucker

noun
seer·​suck·​er ˈsi(ə)r-ˌsək-ər How to pronounce seersucker (audio)
: a light fabric usually striped and having parallel wrinkles
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