Ruche

Pronunciation: /ruːʃ/

Definitions of ruche

noun a gathered or pleated strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration in clothing

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a dress with a ruche at the waist.

A2 The curtains in the living room had a delicate ruche along the edges.

B1 The fashion designer added a ruche to the neckline of the blouse for a unique touch.

B2 The wedding gown was adorned with intricate ruches and lace details.

C1 The tailor expertly crafted the ruche on the dress to enhance the overall design.

C2 The ruche on the evening gown was meticulously hand-sewn to create a stunning effect.

Examples of ruche in a Sentence

formal The beekeeper inspected each ruche carefully to ensure the health of the colony.

informal I saw a bunch of ruches while hiking in the forest.

slang Let's check out that ruche over there, it looks like a popular spot.

figurative The bustling city can be likened to a ruche of activity and energy.

Grammatical Forms of ruche

• plural: ruches
• comparative: more ruche
• superlative: most ruche
• present tense: ruches
• future tense: will ruche
• perfect tense: has ruched
• continuous tense: is ruching
• singular: ruche
• positive degree: ruche
• infinitive: to ruche
• gerund: ruching
• participle: ruched

Origin and Evolution of ruche

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pleated or gathered strip of fabric used for decoration, the term 'ruche' has evolved to also refer to a frill or ruffle, particularly in fashion and design.