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velveteen

/ˌvɛlvəˈtiːn/
vel · ve · teen
Plural:velveteens
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• noun

1

A closely woven cotton fabric (or cotton blend) with a short, dense pile made in imitation of silk velvet.

Example

"The tailor selected a rich burgundy velveteen for the lining of the winter coat."

2

Trousers, breeches, or outer garments made of velveteen fabric (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The old gamekeeper wore a sturdy pair of olive-green velveteens while patrolling the estate."

• adjective

1

Made of, covered with, or resembling velveteen fabric in softness and texture.

Example

"The child cherished the worn velveteen rabbit that had been passed down from her mother."

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• Rhymes for velveteen

• Nearby Words

velvet bean
velvet gecko
velvet swamp snake
velveteen
velvetfish
velvetlike
velvety

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'velvet' plus the suffix '-een' (modeled on words like 'sateen' and 'ratteen'), originally used in textile manufacturing to denote a cotton imitation of silk velvet.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Velveteen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/velveteen
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