What does RUCHE mean?

**Parts of Speech:** noun **Definitions:** - A pleated, frilled, or gathered strip of fabric used for trimming or decorating garments or soft furnishings. - A hairstyle in which a section of hair is gathered or pleated and then coiled or twisted close to the head. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ro͞oSH, ro͞oSHə/ - UK: /ruːʃ, ruːʃə/ **Origin and Usage:** The word "ruche" originated from the French word "rouche" meaning "frill". It was first used in English in the 19th century to describe a frilled or pleated strip of fabric used as a decorative trim on clothing or soft furnishings. Over time, the term has also come to refer to a hairstyle in which a section of hair is gathered or pleated and then coiled or twisted close to the head. **Synonyms:** - Frill - Flounce - Ruffle - Pleat **Related Words:** - Flare - Gauze - Lace - Tulle **Example Sentences:** - The dress was adorned with a delicate ruche at the neckline. - She styled her hair in a chic ruche for the wedding. - The curtains were trimmed with a beautiful ruche of lace.