Velour Definition

vəlyo͝or
velours
noun
A fabric with a soft nap like velvet, used for upholstery, clothing, etc.
Webster's New World
A felt resembling velvet, used in making hats.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Velour

Noun

Singular:
velour
Plural:
velours

Origin of Velour

  • Alteration of French velours velvet from Old French velour alteration of velous from Old Provençal velos from Latin villōsus hairy from villus shaggy hair

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French velours.

    From Wiktionary

Velour Sentence Examples

  • A lovely English vintage evening jacket, in the softest black velour, dating to circa 1930.

  • Designed to fit on little fingers, each of our Beneath the Leaf Fairies are crafted in soft velour.

  • Round and round until he flops in a messy heap, giving a new meaning to the word crushed velour.

  • Over 250 square meters of red velour featured in Geldof's set.

  • The 100% polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat.

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Words Starting With

VVEVEL

Words Ending With

RUROUR

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Words Starting With V and Ending With R

Starts With V & Ends With RStarts With VE & Ends With RStarts With V & Ends With UR

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With V6 Letter Words Ending With R