variants
or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three plies one of which forms loops at intervals
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn
Examples of bouclé in a Sentence
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For some additional coziness, pick up a barrel chair with a swivel base that’s covered in a soft boucle.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The rooms are similarly reenergizing with bedrooms steeped in a neutral palette and decorated with high-pile textures like boucle and faux fur.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The boucle and chiffon look was paired with a new bespoke wide-brim hat by Sean Barrett that featured floral details.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The boucle fabric adds texture to make the sweater look and feel extra cozy, while the off-the-shoulder finish channels carefree, casual style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Cream boucle upholstery is seeing a quick decline, but that's a relief to those who have tried to clean it.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Save on seating options like wingback chairs and boucle sofas, or opt for an ottoman that serves as an extra seat, a footrest, and even a convenient side table.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The rooms are similarly reenergizing with bedrooms steeped in a neutral palette and decorated with high-pile textures like boucle and faux fur.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The boucle and chiffon look was paired with a new bespoke wide-brim hat by Sean Barrett that featured floral details.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The boucle fabric adds texture to make the sweater look and feel extra cozy, while the off-the-shoulder finish channels carefree, casual style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Cream boucle upholstery is seeing a quick decline, but that's a relief to those who have tried to clean it.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Save on seating options like wingback chairs and boucle sofas, or opt for an ottoman that serves as an extra seat, a footrest, and even a convenient side table.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Cream boucle cushions add just the right amount of texture and comfort to balance the chair's traditional, streamlined look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bouclé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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bouclé
noun
bou·clé
variants
or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three fibers one of which forms evenly spaced loops
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn
Etymology
from French bouclé "curly"
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