velveteen

noun

vel·​ve·​teen ˌvel-və-ˈtēn How to pronounce velveteen (audio)
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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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 Supima fabrics used were shirting, twill, denim, jersey and velveteen. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024 This Christmas, bundle up under this super comfy, velveteen blanket that’s going to keep you warm and cozy, get your home in the holiday spirit, and serves as functional decor. Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for velveteen 

Word History

Etymology

velvet entry 1 + -een

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of velveteen was in 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Velveteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velveteen. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

velveteen

noun
vel·​ve·​teen ˌvel-və-ˈtēn How to pronounce velveteen (audio)
: a fabric resembling velvet

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