jac·quard
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Definition of jacquard
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
2a
: the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom
b
: jacquard loom
Jacquard
biographical name
Jac·quard
| \ zha-ˈkär
, ˈja-ˌkärd\
, ˈja-ˌkärd\
Definition of Jacquard (Entry 2 of 2)
Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor
Examples of jacquard in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
These new suits can be in neutrals or brights, classic menswear fabrics or rich jacquards that can be worn for special occasion or evening. — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019 Using organic cotton and wool from the South of France, Testard wove his own fabrics to represent plowing fields, and created jacquards whose patterns represent furrows in the land. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "How design is being upended by the climate crisis," 9 July 2019 The woven jacquard wave pattern on the shirt is a visible representation of the looms which became synonymous with Manchester's industrial revolution. — SI.com, "Man City Launch New Kits for 2019/20 Season Inspired by Manchester's Industrial Heritage," 1 July 2019 Meanwhile, John’s studio sourced a cravat jacquard in mauve from Charvet, the storied Parisian men’s outfitter, and a selection of textiles in shades of grape and wisteria. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "The Story Behind Hamish Bowles’s Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano Met Gala Look," 8 May 2019 Get short, as Alicia Vikander did beautifully in Louis Vuitton (also metallic jacquard . . — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "10 Best Dressed: Week of October 8, 2018," 8 Oct. 2018 Keeping it matchy-matchy, the 35-year-old Mary Poppins star chose a black floral jacquard blazer, styled with ankle-skimming trousers, buckled heels and an incredible oversized bow tie. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Wore Matching Tuxedos on the Red Carpet," 18 Feb. 2019 Blunt opted for a black floral jacquard blazer by Dolce & Gabbana, with matching pants, and chic pointy pumps. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Look Adorable in Matching Tuxedos at the Writers Guild Awards 2019," 18 Feb. 2019 Where Spring was a magpie mash-up of sparkly jacquard blazers, flared trousers, jeweled brooches, and ruffled button-downs, Fall was the inverse: sleek, simple, gently oversize suits in two colors, black and camel. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "David Hart Is Taking His Formerly Maximalist Menswear Label in a Sleek New Direction," 5 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jacquard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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