noun
velour
vuh-LOOR
noun
1
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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Word Forms
velours plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French velours, meaning "velvet".