Chintz

/t‍ʃˈɪnts/

/tʃˈɪnts/

[noun]

Chintz

[NOUN]

a shiny cloth made of cotton, often decorated with flower patterns, that is used for furniture covers and curtains

What is "chintz"?

Chintz is a lightweight plain-woven fabric that has a glossy finish on one side and a dull finish on the other. It is usually made from cotton or cotton blends and is often printed with brightly colored floral designs or other patterns. Originally produced in India, chintz was highly prized in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, where it was used for clothing, curtains, and upholstery. Modern chintz is often treated with a special resin finish to increase its durability and resistance to stains and water. Due to its bright colors and unique finish, chintz is often used in home decor and fashion to add a pop of color and texture.

Examples

1. Chintz describes a pattern that's heavily floral and often repeated.

2. This isn't the cheap chintz of a bodega burner phone nor the greasy unapologetic plastic of the iPhone 5c.

3. This is English bone china, in a chintz pattern.

4. On June 20th, 1947, Siegel was sitting on a chintz sofa in the living room of his mistress Virginia Hill's home in Beverly Hills.

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