jacquard

noun

jac·​quard ˈja-ˌkärd How to pronounce jacquard (audio)
variants often Jacquard
often attributive
1
: a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
2
a
: the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom

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Established in 1966 by Michela Canepa, the silk maker — known for its jacquard fabrics, ties and soft accessories — boasts an archive featuring 800,000 original designs and more than 1 million textiles. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Shop it in solid indigo with silver hardware, Coach’s signature Ruby Red denim, or signature jacquard in black—all three options are 60 percent off before they’re gone. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 Recently, 496 Fabric Lab has started to utilize AI to speed up the design process and spend more time developing and testing jacquard denims. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026 Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jacquard

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Jacquard

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of jacquard was in 1890

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“Jacquard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jacquard. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Jacquard

biographical name

Jac·​quard zha-ˈkär How to pronounce Jacquard (audio)
ˈja-ˌkärd
Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor
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