chintz

noun

\ ˈchin(t)s

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Definition of chintz

1 : a printed calico from India

2 : a usually glazed printed cotton fabric

Examples of chintz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The same fabric—a reproduction of an early-19th-century chintz by Quadrille—covers the walls and has been purposely reproduced in the painting by Christian White. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, "From the Archive: Skirted Furniture That Will Make You Want to Go Back in Time," 27 Mar. 2021 The owner was Bernard Ashley, widower of designer/chintz specialist Laura Ashley, and the house’s interiors were practically a showroom of Ashley design—with mixed results. — Laurie Werner, Forbes, "Revitalized And Expanded, This Virginia Retreat Reopens This Summer," 26 Feb. 2021 The vibe is establishment dinner party gone kooky: There are chintz tablecloths, patterned china and colorful, faceted glassware that, when arranged together, suggest a sunnier, more social time. — New York Times, "The T List: Holiday Gift Guide, Part II," 2 Dec. 2020 And the twigs can do it with an appeal that’s less Mario Buatta chintz and more Scandinavian farmhouse; more pencil line than lavish brushstroke. — Washington Post, "In this season of austerity, there’s a cold sort of beauty in decorating with twigs," 1 Dec. 2020 For more fabric talk, check out our Style Guide for Using Fabric in Your Home, some of our favorite classic Southern chintz fabrics, and a primer for how to mix and match fabrics. — Southern Living, "Signature Toiles Celebrate Our Favorite Southern Towns," 12 June 2020 His quest for fine English and Chinese export porcelain, fanciful floral chintz fabrics and quirky accessories became a lifelong passion. — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, "Design royalty is all atwitter about the Prince of Chintz auction," 23 Jan. 2020 Schumacher chintz covers an chair; modern art by Richard Serra is hung above a vintage console table; a contemporary Beauvais rug is the connective tissue between all remaining details. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Uptown Glamour Meets Joyful Family Living in This Prewar Manhattan Apartment," 12 Dec. 2019 Use a floral chintz tablecloth, add pink Murano glasses and silk bows, then sprinkle pastel bonbons around the plate. — Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, "The Do's and Don'ts of Holiday Party Planning, According to Rebecca Gardner," 18 Nov. 2019

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“Chintz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chintz. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.

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chintz

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English Language Learners Definition of chintz

: a shiny cotton fabric with a flowery pattern printed on it

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