1. a cotton fabric with a short, soft pile that resembles velvet

Examples

• She wore a burgundy velveteen jacket to the dinner party.
• The old armchair was upholstered in faded green velveteen.
• Velveteen is more affordable than real velvet but has a similar appearance.
• The costume designer chose velveteen for the theater production because it was durable.
• The children’s book featured a rabbit made of soft velveteen.
• Her velveteen dress had a rich texture that caught the light beautifully.