sheer
adjective
transparently thin; diaphanous, as some fabrics.
sheers
-
present tense formof sheer (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Even when tasked to outfit the girls in monotone uniforms, the costume designer Shirley Kurata adds individuality with textures of sheers, cutouts and pleats.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Vice President Kamala Harris, Ella Emhoff, helped the designer showcase his line of soft sheers coupled next to metallics and liquid-like gloves and leggings.
From Reuters ● Sep. 11, 2022
First, though, dust your shades, sheers and curtains by patting them with your hands.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 2021
The Oscars are often a parade of nudes, sheers or pale pinks, especially in nail polish, said Cat Quinn, beauty director for Refinery29.com.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 10, 2020
We back out into the river, bring up, then come ahead, canting to a rudder pressure that sheers us into the fairway.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by David W. (David William) Bone
