seersucker
Translation
seersucker
Examples
He wore a seersucker suit.
He wore a seersucker suit.
Seersucker is popular in the summer.
Seersucker is popular in the summer.
Grammar Patterns
((as a material)) a type of thin, puckered cotton fabric Seersucker is great for hot weather.
((as a modifier)) made of seersucker He bought a seersucker jacket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crinkle cloth, puckered fabric
Etymology
From Persian 'shir o shakar', meaning 'milk and sugar', referring to the fabric's smooth and rough textures.
Memory Tips
Imagine the texture is like 'milk' (smooth) and 'sugar' (bumpy). It's a light, summery fabric, often in stripes.