velveteen

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022

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.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2022

They wore "long greasy velveteen coats, furnished with pockets of vast capacity, and their nether limbs are encased in dirty canvas trousers", Mayhew noted.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2021

He picked out matching red and white velveteen jumpsuits.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2017

Bree approaches, takes the key, and fits it into a slot on a velveteen board.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton