noun

jeanette

Jeanette (noun) means a lightweight, coarse cotton fabric once used for linings. Example: “The coat was lined with jeanette to add warmth without bulk.”

noun

A lightweight, coarse cotton fabric once used for linings.

"The coat was lined with jeanette to add warmth without bulk."

Word forms

jeanettes plural

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Etymology

From Jean + -ette or misspelling of French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v. Originally chiefly Scottish. Doublet of Janet, Jeannette, Juanita, Shanae, and Sinead.

Origin: French

Rhymes for jeanette

Bette Vette Yvette palette gazette rosette Annette Lynette Colette Lisette Janette Suzette

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jeanette” mean?

The word “jeanette” means a lightweight, coarse cotton fabric once used for linings.

How do you use “jeanette” in a sentence?

Here is “jeanette” used in a sentence: “The coat was lined with jeanette to add warmth without bulk.”

What part of speech is “jeanette”?

“Jeanette” is a noun.

What is the meaning of jeanette?

"jeanette" (noun) means a lightweight, coarse cotton fabric once used for linings.