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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If you’ve been on the internet in the past few months, chances are you’ve scrolled past them: four 20-somethings, clad in Pepto-pink velour track suits and yellow sneakers, dancing and harmonizing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Maybe it was the group's choreography in their signature pink velour tracksuits and bright yellow trainers.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
From her velour, candy-pink Juicy Couture sweatsuits to her army of extravagantly dressed puppies and memorable catchphrases like “That’s hot,” Hilton is the epitome of self-branding.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
That includes velour galore, low-rise jeans, mini skirts and graphic T-shirts.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
More important, why did I have an affinity for velour sweaters that resembled my dad's 1972 wardrobe and smelled like someone had taken their last breath in them?
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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