seersucker

[ seer-suhk-er ]

noun

1. a plainwoven cotton, rayon, or linen fabric: traditionally a striped cotton with alternate stripes crinkled in the weaving.

seersucker

/ ˈsɪəˌsʌkə /

noun

1. a light cotton, linen, or other fabric with a crinkled surface and often striped

Word History and Origins

Origin of seersucker¹

1715–25; < Hindi sīrsakar < Persian shīr o shakar literally, milk and sugar

Word History and Origins

Origin of seersucker¹

C18: from Hindi śīrśakar, from Persian shīr o shakkar, literally: milk and sugar

Example Sentences

Under cloudless skies, ladies swanned about in colorful broad-brimmed hats and gentlemen donned seersucker suits, the trademark pageantry of the sport of kings.

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