jacquard

noun

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

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Swift herself opted for Louis Vuitton, clad in the designer’s $5,000 black and gold jacquard knit jacket, with a spark beanie — price $550 — to match,People reported. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025 Skene wore a black jacquard tuxedo with a satin navy lapel and a velvet bowtie. Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 Melania Trump also sported Dior for Saturday’s night opening event – wearing an oversized charcoal gray Dior coat with a white Baroque-type jacquard pantsuit from Dolce & Gabbana. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025 Videos screen show actors in extravagant costumes recreating moments from history, as well as others that explain the mechanics of how textiles are made, including a demonstration of the intricacies of jacquard. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 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 9 Feb. 2025.

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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