velveteen
noun
vel·ve·teen
ˌvel-və-ˈtēn 
1
: a clothing fabric usually of cotton in twill or plain weaves made with a short close weft pile in imitation of velvet
2
velveteens plural
: clothes made of velveteen
Examples of velveteen in a Sentence
a dress made from velveteen
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Velvet and velveteen are the most popular fabrics for lining and offer some cushioning, though cotton and satin also work.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Lyons Blue 19-4340: This tinted teal evokes nostalgia and the type of luxury associated with velveteen fabrics, Eiseman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The pastrami’s velveteen fat marbling juxtaposes the chew of its seasoned edges.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Lyons Blue 19-4340: This tinted teal evokes nostalgia and the type of luxury associated with velveteen fabrics, Eiseman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The pastrami’s velveteen fat marbling juxtaposes the chew of its seasoned edges.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Velveteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velveteen. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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velveteen
noun
vel·ve·teen
ˌvel-və-ˈtēn
: a fabric resembling velvet
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