velveteen

noun

vel·ve·teen ˌvel-və-ˈtēn

: a clothing fabric usually of cotton in twill or plain weaves made with a short close weft pile in imitation of velvet

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