Seersucker: meaning, definitions and examples

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seersucker

 

[ หˆsiหษ™rหŒsสŒkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fabric type

Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric that is typically characterized by its crinkled texture and alternating stripes of smooth and crinkled areas. Often used in warmer climates, seersucker is prized for its breathability and comfort, making it a popular choice for summer clothing. The fabric's distinctive texture helps it to stand away from the skin, allowing for better air circulation. It is commonly used in suits, dresses, and casual wear.

Synonyms

cotton fabric, lightweight cloth, striped textile

Examples of usage

  • He wore a seersucker suit to the summer wedding.
  • Seersucker shirts are perfect for hot weather.
  • I love the texture of this seersucker fabric.
  • She bought a seersucker dress for the beach party.

Translations

Translations of the word "seersucker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฐเคถเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ัˆะฐะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒผใ‚ตใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์„œ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑุณูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๅฐ”่จๅ…‹ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seersucker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ัะฐะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirsakker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seersucker

Etymology

The term 'seersucker' comes from the Persian word 'shir o shaqar,' which means 'milk and sugar.' The name reflects the fabric's unique texture, which has a smooth, silky side and a rougher, crinkled side. Seersucker was originally developed in India and was brought to the West in the 19th century. It became popular in the United States, particularly in Southern states, where hot, humid weather made lightweight and breathable fabrics necessary. Over time, seersucker has been embraced in a variety of fashions, from formal suits to casual wear, and has become synonymous with summer attire.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,219, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.