velour
Americannoun
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a velvetlike fabric of rayon, wool, or any of several other natural or synthetic fibers, used for outerwear and upholstery.
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a velvety fur felt, as of beaver, for hats.
noun
Etymology
Origin of velour
1700–10; earlier velours < French, Middle French; Old French velous < Old Provençal velos velvet < Latin villōsus hairy. See villus, -ose 1
Explanation
Velour is a fabric that's as soft as velvet but much stretchier. Because it's somewhat inexpensive, you can afford those plush, pink velour pajamas! Velour is a more affordable, sturdier version of velvet. It's also a versatile fabric because it's knitted rather than woven, giving it some stretch. This material is used for clothing, toys, throw pillows, and other home furnishings. The word velour dates from the 18th century, from the French velours, "velvet," and a root meaning "shaggy." The fabric itself is also a French invention, although the exact details are lost to history.
Vocabulary lists containing velour
Example Sentences
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The aspiration to be closer in spirit to a book musical than a revue is unfulfilled in part because Velour hasn’t decided which story to focus on.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024
Participating in a comedy musical with Season 9 winner Sasha Velour a year prior gave Colby a bit of a boost.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2023
Sasha Velour won “Drag Race’s” ninth season with her epic lip-sync of Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional,” ending with a dramatic unwigging and stunning baldhead reveal.
From Washington Post • Aug. 29, 2022
Winners will be announced during a virtual celebration June 11, hosted by the artist and drag queen Sasha Velour.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022
Velour is woven with a coarse stiff pile after the manner of plush; while at present it is made of jute, cotton, and worsted, it was originally constructed of linen.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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