Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heavy, unglazed cotton fabric, often featuring brightly colored printed patterns, used primarily for making slipcovers, draperies, and upholstery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She chose a floral cretonne to reupholster the old armchair.
  • The sun-faded cretonne curtains gave the room a vintage feel.

Advanced Usage

• As a material descriptor: The term is often used attributively to describe items made from this fabric.
  • The cretonne sofa was both durable and cheerful.

Variants and Related Words

• Chintz (noun): A similar glazed cotton fabric, often with a shiny finish, also used for upholstery and draperies.
• Upholstery fabric (noun phrase): A general term for fabrics used to cover furniture.

Synonyms

• Printed cotton
• Heavy cotton fabric
• Decorative fabric (for furniture)

Antonyms

• Glazed fabric (e.g., chintz in its glazed form)
• Sheer fabric (e.g., voile, organza)

Noun

1. an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies