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velveteen

[ vel-vi-teen ]

noun

  1. a cotton pile fabric with short pile.
  2. velveteens, trousers of this fabric.


adjective

  1. made of velveteen:

    a velveteen jumper.

velveteen

/ ËŒ±¹É›±ô±¹ÉªËˆ³Ù¾±Ë²Ô /

noun

    1. a cotton fabric resembling velvet with a short thick pile, used for clothing, etc
    2. ( as modifier )

      velveteen trousers

  1. plural trousers made of velveteen
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ±¹±ð±ô±¹±ð³Ùˈ±ð±ð²Ô±ð»å, adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of velveteen1

1770–80; velvet + -een, variant of -ine 1
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But we're walking around here in sequins and velveteens for the lady's point.

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The reliefs, which often included cavities, lined with dark velveteen, attracted fascination and speculation.

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At the National Museum of African American History and Culture, one of Mrs. Beane’s hats is green velveteen.

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Every corner of Koko contains an unexpected surprise or delightful detail - from the playful cigarette motif of the jazz club carpet to the velveteen train carriages where members can listen to vinyl.

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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.â€

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