melton

American  

[mel-tn] / ˈmɛl tn /

noun

1. a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.

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melton British  

/ ˈmɛltən /

noun

1. Also called: melton cloth.  a heavy smooth woollen fabric with a short nap, used esp for overcoats

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Etymology

Origin of melton

First recorded in 1815–25; after Melton Mowbray, town in Leicestershire, England

Example Sentences

Before experimenting with an early variation of Country Joe and the Fish alongside guitarist Barry Melton in the mid-1960s, McDonald started a small magazine called Rag Baby.

From Los Angeles Times

Portraitists usually hired a specialist to add the flashing taffetas and melton wools.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eagle Rock 53, University 51: Skylar Melton scored 27 points for University in the Division II loss.

From Los Angeles Times

John and Nadya Melton, who live in Maryland, invested $1.43 million in REV entities over a two-year period.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Tai and Alex repeatedly conveyed that their companies were thriving,” Nadya Melton wrote in a July 2025 email to an FBI agent, a copy of which was reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal