jacquard

¹ American  

[jak-ahrd, juh-kahrd, zha-kar] / ˈdʒæk ɑrd, dʒəˈkɑrd, ʒaˈkar /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

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

2. Jacquard loom.

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Jacquard ² American  

[zhah-kahr] / ʒɑˈkɑr /

noun

1. Joseph Marie 1752–1834, French inventor.

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Jacquard British  

/ ˈdʒækɑːd, dʒəˈkɑːd, ʒakar /

noun

1. Also called: Jacquard weave.  a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on

2. Also called: Jacquard loom.  the loom that produces this fabric

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Etymology

Origin of jacquard

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

Example Sentences

For the brand, the collection’s centerpiece was the materials: twill, mesh, kasuri cotton, leather, jacquard, wool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

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 • Oct. 2, 2023

She wears an oversized Tang suit-inspired Mukzin jacket, depicting a playful rabbit in a field with peonies and magnolia trees, paired with black-and-white Chopova Lowena jacquard pants patterned with red flowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

The signature Coach “C” monogram, typically printed on canvas, appears here on a denim jacquard pant.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2021

Martha Stewart sells chenille jacquard drapery and scallop-embossed ceramic dinnerware at Kmart.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times