noun
velour
vuh-LOOR
Velour (noun) means a soft, plush woven fabric similar to velvet but usually with a coarser texture. Example: “The tracksuit was made of a comfortable blue velour.”
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A soft, plush woven fabric similar to velvet but usually with a coarser texture.
"The tracksuit was made of a comfortable blue velour."
How to use velour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft fabric like velvet, but a bit rougher and cheaper to make, often used for tracksuits and upholstery.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French velours, meaning "velvet".
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What does “velour” mean?
The word “velour” means a soft, plush woven fabric similar to velvet but usually with a coarser texture. In plain terms, a soft fabric like velvet, but a bit rougher and cheaper to make, often used for tracksuits and upholstery.
How do you pronounce “velour”?
“Velour” is pronounced vuh-LOOR (/vəˈlʊə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “velour” in a sentence?
Here is “velour” used in a sentence: “The tracksuit was made of a comfortable blue velour.”
What part of speech is “velour”?
“Velour” is a noun.
Where does the word “velour” come from?
The word “velour” comes from French. Borrowed from French velours, meaning "velvet".
