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velour Definition

ve·lour (və lo̵or′)

noun pl. ve·lours′-lo̵orz′, -lo̵or′

a fabric with a soft nap like velvet, used for upholstery, clothing, etc.

Etymology: Fr: see velure

velour Synonyms

velour

n.

velvet, pile fabric, shag, mohair, plush, fur fabric, bolivia; see also cloth.

velour Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: They are covered in hard wearing velour with an adjustable strap.

Preposition: with

  • layer: It has an outer and inner layer of 100 % organic cotton velour with a hidden layer of hemp french terry.

Adjective modifier

  • soft: Designed to fit on little fingers, each of our Beneath the Leaf Fairies are crafted in soft velour.
  • organic: There is an attached ' flap out ' booster of one layer of hemp french terry topped with organic cotton velour.
  • pink: To them interest free credit on that pink velour three piece suite is the only thing that matters.
  • black: A lovely English vintage evening jacket, in the softest black velour, dating to circa 1930.
  • crushed: Round and round until he flops in a messy heap, giving a new meaning to the word crushed velour.
  • red: Over 250 square meters of red velour featured in Geldof's set.

Modifies a noun

  • tracksuit: I am unable to comprehend how anyone can " design " a velour tracksuit in the first place!
  • fabric: He carries a working flashlight in his hand and a fireman's ax made from padded velour fabric is fixed to his belt.
  • upholstery: The thin velour upholstery covering the dome has begun to sag in places.
  • pant: Stranded in those green velour pants - no wonder he was in tears.
  • dress: Satin and velour dress with brocade and gold braid detailing.
  • seat: Lux models came with wood trim, velour seats, tinted windows, delay wash wipe & a few other goodies.

Noun used with modifier

  • ultra-soft: The Whoozit ® character, available in two sizes, has been redesigned with ultra-soft velour fabrics that little hands will love to hold.
  • cotton: There is an attached ' flap out ' booster of one layer of hemp french terry topped with organic cotton velour.
  • terry: Hemp terry velour: Hemp terry velour £ 8.00 SOY JERSEY NEW!
  • %: Velour Gelcoat Roller Refills Short 4mm pile height 100 % wool velour refill.
  • polyester: The 100 % polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat.
  • luxury: Damask Velvet Writing Set Keep your very special stationary in this superb luxury velour covered box.