ruching

American

[roo-shing] / ˈru ʃɪŋ /

noun

material for making a ruche.
ruches collectively.

ruching British

/ ˈruːʃɪŋ /

noun

material used for a ruche
a ruche or ruches collectively

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Etymology

Origin of ruching

First recorded in 1860–65; ruche + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The ruching, this time around, is in the right places.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

She soon exchanged her apron for an elegant Nicole Miller white ensemble with dynamic ruching and exposed back zippers.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2019

I love the delicate champagne shade which offset the va va voom ruching and bow detail at the front.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2017

We have memorized every wrinkle in the ruching of the pale-blue body-conscious dress Caitlyn will be wearing when she opens her front door and meets her ex for the first time in this new presentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2015

The soft ruching settled about her brown hair, and made a lovely setting for her face.

From Marcia Schuyler by Lutz, Grace Livingston Hill

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