noun

melton

MEHLTN

Melton (noun) means a thick, tightly woven wool fabric with a short nap, often used for coats. Example: “The winter coat was made of heavy melton cloth.”

noun

A thick, tightly woven wool fabric with a short nap, often used for coats.

"The winter coat was made of heavy melton cloth."

How to use melton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sturdy, warm wool fabric commonly used for coats.

Word forms

meltons plural, Meltons plural

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Etymology

Named after Melton Mowbray, the English town where the fabric was originally produced.

Rhymes for melton

Elton Felton Kelton Shelton Skelton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “melton” mean?

The word “melton” means a thick, tightly woven wool fabric with a short nap, often used for coats. In plain terms, a sturdy, warm wool fabric commonly used for coats.

How do you pronounce “melton”?

“Melton” is pronounced MEHLTN (/ˈmɛlt(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “melton” in a sentence?

Here is “melton” used in a sentence: “The winter coat was made of heavy melton cloth.”

What part of speech is “melton”?

“Melton” is a noun.