pique

Examples

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• Zachary's old-fashioned pique shirt was smeared with dust and crud.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "I wait for her to say more, but she goes back to the iron and carefully presses the pique collar.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Both 100% cotton pique tennis shirts retail in America for $85 to $90.

  Blog text (34)

• My mother is jonquil-bright in yellow pique with a wide white patent cinch.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Was it a cousin? A fellow from State? And this was enough, in her present mood, to get her fastened in a light pique dress and linen jacket, her valise packed and bulging, in record time.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Roxanne, black hair teased high, was wearing a red-and-white checked smock with a white pique collar, a big black bow, and black leggings.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Lots of things had covers in my cousins' house—the toaster, the mixmaster, and the blender wore little matching pique.

  Fiction book (1997)

• She wore a stylish shirt made of high-quality pique fabric that felt soft against her skin.

• Many designers prefer pique for their summer collections due to its breathable texture.

• The classic white pique polo shirt is a staple for casual and semi-formal occasions.

Synonyms

C

chiffon

vspique

20 6.7

A light, thin fabric often used for dresses and scarves

is heavier and tightly textured with raised ribs rather than being sheer and airy

C

challis

vspique

1 9.9

A soft, lightweight fabric often used for dresses or scarves

is tightly woven and textured with raised ribs rather than being soft and light

P

pina cloth

vspique

• Philippine

9.9

A thin, light fabric made from pineapple leaves and woven by hand in the Philippines

is tightly woven cotton with raised cords rather than fine handwoven tropical fibers

Surface Forms

Etymology