Winceyette

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪnsiˌɛt/

Definitions of winceyette

noun a type of cotton fabric with a smooth surface and slight luster, often used for clothing or linings

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a warm winceyette blanket for the winter.

A2 She wore winceyette pajamas to bed.

B1 The winceyette fabric felt soft against her skin.

B2 The tailor recommended using winceyette for the lining of the coat.

C1 The vintage dress was made of delicate winceyette material.

C2 The designer showcased a collection featuring winceyette garments at the fashion show.

Examples of winceyette in a Sentence

formal The winceyette fabric used for the pajamas is known for its softness and warmth.

informal I love wearing my winceyette pajamas on cold nights because they keep me so cozy.

slang These winceyette jammies are the comfiest things I own.

figurative The delicate winceyette material felt like a gentle hug against her skin.

Grammatical Forms of winceyette

• past tense: winceyetteed
• plural: winceyettes
• comparative: more winceyette
• superlative: most winceyette
• present tense: winceyettes
• future tense: will winceyette
• perfect tense: have winceyetteed
• continuous tense: is winceyetteing
• singular: winceyette
• positive degree: winceyette
• infinitive: to winceyette
• gerund: winceyetting
• participle: winceyetteing

Origin and Evolution of winceyette

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'winceyette' originated from the fabric known as 'wincey', which is a type of cotton or woolen fabric with a twilled or plain weave.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fabric, 'winceyette' later became associated with a soft, lightweight flannel material often used for clothing and bedding.