velveteen

noun

vel·​ve·​teen ˌvel-və-ˈtēn 

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

Examples of velveteen in a Sentence

a dress made from velveteen

Recent Examples on the Web

Hudson's Temperley London frock came with a halter neckline and metallic sequins, giving it an iridescent, velveteen effect. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026

The luxury accommodations there in particular reflect the old-world elegance of their surroundings through regal, velveteen decor, views of the Piazza della Repubblica and and beyond, plus fine-dining establishments that epitomize Italian hospitality. —Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025

Velvet and velveteen are the most popular fabrics for lining and offer some cushioning, though cotton and satin also work. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

Lyons Blue 19-4340: This tinted teal evokes nostalgia and the type of luxury associated with velveteen fabrics, Eiseman said. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

velvet entry 1 + -een

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for velveteen

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Kids Definition

velveteen

noun

vel·​ve·​teen ˌvel-və-ˈtēn 

: a fabric resembling velvet