1
a
: a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface
b
: a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel
c
: a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side
2
flannels plural
a
: flannel underwear
b
: outer garments of flannel
especially
: men's trousers
3
British
: washcloth
flannel
adjective
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
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David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
In particular, Holloway has been successful taking heritage British fabrics like tweeds and flannels and engineering them at half-weight for modern comfort while maintaining traditional hand-tailoring techniques.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Woolrich Flannel Shirt For chillier days, swap out your poplin button downs for a high quality flannel.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
This Bedsure one is a favorite among shoppers and is backed by over 53,000 five-star ratings due to its dual-sided fluffy fleece and velvet-like flannel material, multiple color options, and large size that’s perfect for snuggling solo or sharing.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flannel
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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flannel
noun
flan·nel
ˈflan-ᵊl 
1
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
2
plural
: flannel underwear or trousers
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