jacquard

¹

[ jak-ahrd, juh-kahrd; French zha-kar ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. a fabric with an elaborately woven pattern produced on a Jacquard loom.
2. Jacquard loom.

Jacquard

²

[ zhah-kahr ]

noun

1. Jo·seph Ma·rie [zhoh-, zef, mah-, ree], 1752–1834, French inventor.

Jacquard

/ ˈdʒækɑːd; dʒəˈkɑːd; ʒakar /

noun

1. Also calledJacquard weave a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on
2. Also calledJacquard loom the loom that produces this fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of jacquard¹

1850–55; named after J. M. Jacquard. See Jacquard loom

Word History and Origins

Origin of jacquard¹

C19: named after Joseph M. Jacquard (1752–1834), French inventor

Example Sentences

Knee-length, in blue floral jacquard with a slightly A-line skirt and fluted sleeves, the cut vaguely resembles a sort of 1950s hostess style; it looks conservative but not too conservative.

From New York Times

Models strode down the pavement runway parading short, billowing capes, gold jacquard suits, colourful floral prints, tailcoats and cummerbunds, with mirrored brooches by Andrew Logan adding extra shine.

From Reuters

Embellishments were kept to a minimum, and included pearls and flat braids, while metallic threads added texture to jacquard fabrics.

From Reuters

Don’t sleep on the Star Girl Dress, a knit mini tank number that’s destined to be a transitional weather favorite with its matching sleeves, jacquard details and Come Tees energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Peep the OG Active Jacket, featuring Awake NY’s ornamental flower motifs and bold embroidery, or one of the exclusive knitwear pieces in the collection: a co-branded jacquard cardigan ideal for transitioning into spring.

From Los Angeles Times