velveteen

noun vel·ve·teen \ ˌvel-və-ˈtēn \

Updated on: 23 Feb 2018

Definition of velveteen

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

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Equally as impressive, but more velveteen, with brighter acidity and fresher suggestions of strawberries, cherries and walnuts, was the La Prevostura 2013 Lessona ($50), which while largely nebbiolo also includes 5 percent vespolina.

— mike dunne, sacbee, "Nebbiolo, the wine equivalent of winter’s woodpile," 16 Jan. 2018
Making their way to the velveteen seats at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater was a stylish mix of all ages—Maggie Gyllenhaal, who stunned in a scarlet gown, and Liya Kebede, who had her daughters in tow.

— lilah ramzi, Vogue, "Completely En Pointe: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marc Jacobs, Sofia Coppola, and More at the ABT Opening Night Gala," 19 Oct. 2017
A little velveteen number could bring a tear to the parental eye even on the 100th reading.

— cindy sutter, The Denver Post, "Here are dozens of garden plants that deer and rabbits will turn up their noses at," 2 June 2017
Wrapping bonus: Each one comes with a velveteen sheath and a fabric dust bag.

— stephanie allmon merry courtney ortega, star-telegram.com, "Mother’s Day gifts that are as unique and wonderful as she is," 8 May 2017
At 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, a 15-deep line of people was already waiting to order pastrami and French dip sandwiches at Sam’s, a 7,000-square-foot yet cozy spot lined with brick, wood paneling and red velveteen wallpaper.

— carla meyer, sacbee.com, "Sam’s Hof Brau gets new operators – Sam’s family," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of velveteen

¹velvet + -een

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