velveteen
Americannoun
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a cotton pile fabric with short pile.
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velveteens, trousers of this fabric.
adjective
noun
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a cotton fabric resembling velvet with a short thick pile, used for clothing, etc
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( as modifier )
velveteen trousers
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(plural) trousers made of velveteen
Other Word Forms
- velveteened adjective
Etymology
Origin of velveteen
Example Sentences
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That lent a velveteen innocence to the jovial wreckage “The Osbournes” created and navigated almost constantly, although there were many times when what we saw clashed against the lighthearted sonic wallpaper.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025
The reliefs, which often included cavities, lined with dark velveteen, attracted fascination and speculation.
From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022
At the National Museum of African American History and Culture, one of Mrs. Beane’s hats is green velveteen.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022
Possessor of a velveteen baritone, perfect pitch and brilliant piano skills, Cole is known for his recordings of songs including “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa” and “Rambling Rose.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2022
Holly jumped back, flattening herself against the velveteen wallpaper.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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