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

Examples of seersucker in a Sentence

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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 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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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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