chintz

American  

[chints] / tʃɪnts /

noun

1. a printed cotton fabric, glazed or unglazed, used especially for draperies.

2. a painted or stained calico from India.

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chintz British  

/ tʃɪnts /

noun

1. a printed, patterned cotton fabric, with glazed finish

2. a painted or stained Indian calico

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Etymology

Origin of chintz

1605–15; earlier chints, plural of chint < Gujarati chī̃ṭ

Example Sentences

From rich woven silks, patterned brocades and intricate chintz to a range of less talked-about textiles, India's contribution to the global textile industry is unique.

From BBC

She had almost no belongings, so her parents sent her some ’90s chintz furniture that they had in storage.

From New York Times

“It’s a mix of traditional decor, like prints, chintz, real wood furniture and classical design elements with more modern,” she wrote.

From Washington Post

She followed the English country house tradition of slipcovering her upholstered furniture every summer — in cream and blue chintz in wide stripes, or in roses printed on pale linen.

From New York Times

Some show her pink chintz wallpaper and upholstery, familiar from early pictures.

From New York Times