Bouclé

Pronunciation: /buˈkleɪ/

Definitions of bouclé

noun a type of fabric with a looped or curled surface, often used in making clothing or upholstery

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a soft bouclé sweater for the winter.

A2 She wore a bouclé jacket to the party.

B1 The bouclé fabric used for the curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The designer showcased a collection of bouclé dresses at the fashion show.

C1 The bouclé upholstery on the chair was custom-made and very luxurious.

C2 The bouclé carpet in the living room was imported from France and cost a fortune.

Examples of bouclé in a Sentence

formal The bouclé fabric used in the upholstery gives the sofa a luxurious look.

informal I love the cozy feel of my bouclé sweater.

slang Check out this bouclé jacket, it's so chic!

figurative Her words were like a bouclé tapestry, weaving together different ideas seamlessly.

Grammatical Forms of bouclé

• past tense: boucléd
• plural: bouclés
• comparative: more bouclé
• superlative: most bouclé
• present tense: bouclés
• future tense: will bouclé
• perfect tense: have boucléd
• continuous tense: are boucléing
• singular: bouclé
• positive degree: bouclé
• infinitive: to bouclé
• gerund: boucléing
• participle: boucléed

Origin and Evolution of bouclé

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bouclé' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the textile industry to refer to a looped or curled yarn, 'bouclé' has evolved to also describe a type of fabric or garment made from this yarn, known for its textured appearance.