Meaning & use

Velour

noun·Everyday

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A soft, plush fabric with a texture similar to velvet, often made from cotton or synthetic fibers.

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The tracksuit was made of a comfortable velour material.

Old movie theater seats were often upholstered in red velour.

A note on using this word

From French "velours," meaning velvet; velour is typically knitted and stretchier than woven velvet.

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