chintznoun [ U ]
uk/tʃɪnts/us/tʃɪnts/cotton cloth, usually with patterns of flowers, that has a slightly shiny appearance
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Textiles made from natural fibres
- burlap
- calico
- camel
- canvas
- cashmere
- flannelette
- flax
- fustian
- georgette
- gingham
- lambswool
- muslin
- netting
- oilskin
- pinstripe
- plaid
- sealskin
- twill
- velvet
- worsted
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Examples from literature
- And he followed her through the dark hall, into a small double, drawing-room, where the furniture was covered in chintz, and the little maid placed him in a chair.
- I am always glad when it's time to take the chintz covers off.
- In this room, the hangings of pink-flowered chintz with green leaves on a white ground, constantly exposed to the sun, were much faded, as was the carpet.
- The design may be taken from the chintz or brocade chosen for the room, but the painting must be done in the manner of the period.
- The mattress and springs are covered with a most delightful mauve chintz, on which birds and flowers are patterned.