Definitions for seersucker
ˈsɪərˌsʌk ərseer·suck·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. seersuckernoun

   a light puckered fabric (usually striped)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. seersuckernoun

   A thin, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped, used to make clothing for summer wear.

2. seersuckernoun

   An article made from such fabric.

3. Etymology: From शीर - शक्कर, from (shir-o shekar), meaning 'milk and sugar'.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seersucker

   Seersucker or railroad stripe is a thin, puckered, usually cotton fabric, commonly but not necessarily striped or chequered, used to make clothing for hot weather. The word originates from the Persian words شیر shîr and شکر shakar, literally meaning "milk and sugar", from the gritty texture ("sugar") on the otherwise smooth ("milk") cloth. Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled or puckered appearance. This effect is often achieved during weaving by warp threads for the puckered bands being fed at a greater rate than the warp threads of the smooth stripes. (These are often of different colors but do not need not be.) The unevenness causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin rather than being plastered on it when wet with sweat, facilitating heat dissipation and air circulation. It also means that ironing is not necessary. Common items made from seersucker include suits, shorts, shirts, dresses, and robes. In the United States, it is often made in white and blue stripes; however, it is produced in a wide variety of colors, usually with narrow plain and puckered stripes in different colors.

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1. seersucker

   Seersucker is a type of woven fabric, typically made of cotton, that alternates between smooth and crinkled stripes. The crinkling is often done in a striped or checkered pattern. It is a light and breathable fabric, originally from India, and commonly used in summer clothing such as suits, shorts, and dresses.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seersuckernoun

   a light fabric, originally made in the East Indies, of silk and linen, usually having alternating stripes, and a slightly craped or puckered surface; also, a cotton fabric of similar appearance

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seersucker

   Seersucker is a thin, puckered, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped or chequered, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear. The word came into English from Hindustani, which originates from the words "kheer aur shakkar", meaning "milk and sugar", probably from the resemblance of its smooth and rough stripes to the smooth texture of milk and the bumpy texture of sugar. Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance in places. This feature causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin when worn, facilitating heat dissipation and air circulation. It also means that pressing is not necessary. Common items of clothing made from seersucker include suits, shorts, shirts, and robes. The most common colors for it are white and blue; however, it is produced in a wide variety of colors, usually alternating colored stripes and puckered white stripes slightly wider than pin stripes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seersucker

   sēr-suk′ėr, n. a thin East Indian linen fabric.

Matched Categories

1. • Fabric

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How to pronounce seersucker?

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How to say seersucker in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of seersucker in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of seersucker in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=seersucker
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Seersucker
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seersucker
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seersucker
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=seersucker
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=seersucker
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=seersucker