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
Example Sentences
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Maybe it was the group's choreography in their signature pink velour tracksuits and bright yellow trainers.
From BBC
Furnished with a chandelier, velour chair and battery-powered fireplace, the castle has been described by some as a mice paradise.
From BBC
He slouches casually on the velour sofa between bites of granola and sips of black coffee.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s wearing purple velour Jil Sander pants, a cream blazer and vintage skate loafers with comedy and tragedy masks on them — dressed more for the art than the hike.
From Los Angeles Times
That includes velour galore, low-rise jeans, mini skirts and graphic T-shirts.
From Seattle Times
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