velour

noun

ve·​lour və-ˈlu̇r How to pronounce velour (audio)
variants or velours
plural velours və-ˈlu̇rz How to pronounce velour (audio)
often attributive
1
: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing
also : the article of clothing itself
2
: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used especially for hats

Examples of velour in a Sentence

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Netflix's Time Cut takes viewers back to the days of velour tracksuits, polo shirts and Ugg boots: the year 2003. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 From stylish puff sleeve sweatsuit sets to throwback velour tracksuits making a comeback, there’s something for every style. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024 The velour pads provide a little extra sound isolation and are more comfortable. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Plus, its velour lining is scratch-resistant and gentle on delicate chains. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for velour 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French velours "velvet, velour," going back to Middle French velours, velour, altered (after loss of final consonants and reintroduction of r) from Old French velous, probably (through a northern dialectal outcome) going back to a nominal derivative of Latin villōsus "shaggy, hairy," from villus "shaggy hair, cloth nap" + -ōsus -ose entry 1 — more at velvet entry 1

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of velour was in 1794

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Cite this Entry

“Velour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velour. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

velour

noun
ve·​lour və-ˈlu̇(ə)r How to pronounce velour (audio)
: a fabric resembling velvet

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