noun
seersucker
SEER-suk-er/ˈsɪrsʌkər/
A lightweight fabric with a puckered surface.
She chooses lightweight seersucker for a comfortable summer dress.
Etymology
Hindi sirsakar is said to reflect Persian “milk and sugar,” an image for the alternating smooth and puckered surfaces of the fabric’s stripes.
In context
First of all, seersucker is this puckered fabric that I'm wearing right now. Traditionally, it comes striped, and the most popular color combination is this light blue and white.
More examples
- The puckered surface gives seersucker its distinctive texture.
- He wears a blue-and-white seersucker suit to the outdoor wedding.
- We buy three yards of seersucker to make shorts.
Forms
seersucker
Similar words
- crepe
- Has a finely crinkled texture instead of distinct puckered areas.