1. a heavy cotton fabric with a printed pattern, used for curtains and upholstery

Examples

• The living room curtains were made of cheerful floral cretonne.
• She chose a blue and white cretonne to reupholster the old armchair.
• The decorator suggested cretonne for the window treatments in the cottage.
• Vintage cretonne fabrics often feature bold botanical prints.
• The cushions were covered in a sturdy cretonne that would withstand daily use.