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
Synonyms
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
Recent Examples on the Web
Staff were also in the spirit, with cocktail waitresses halting their services to dance in their shorts and cropped, tied flannel shirts.
—
Char Adams, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2024
Springsteen, decked in a red plaid flannel shirt and dark jeans, was lauded by fans for his lively energy and physique.
—Earl Hopkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Megan had cut a piece of her dad's favorite flannel shirt and brought it to the hospital with her for support.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024
He’s dressed in blue jeans and a t-shirt from the Texas band Rattlesnake Milk that’s layered under a dark flannel shirt, his long hair tied back.
—Jon Freeman, SPIN, 8 Mar. 2024
She was dressed casually, in a gray knit cap, baggy flannel shirt and torn jeans.
—Rob Tannenbaum, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The jackets and flannels include anarchy symbols, spider webs and skulls.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2024
Keen dresses modestly, former employees say, wearing shorts and flannel shirts, and is an avid skier and outdoorsman.
—William Turton, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024
Loads of flannels or bomber jackets, or saucy little polka dot dresses with tights.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024
Char Adams, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2024
Springsteen, decked in a red plaid flannel shirt and dark jeans, was lauded by fans for his lively energy and physique.
—Earl Hopkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Megan had cut a piece of her dad's favorite flannel shirt and brought it to the hospital with her for support.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024
He’s dressed in blue jeans and a t-shirt from the Texas band Rattlesnake Milk that’s layered under a dark flannel shirt, his long hair tied back.
—Jon Freeman, SPIN, 8 Mar. 2024
She was dressed casually, in a gray knit cap, baggy flannel shirt and torn jeans.
—Rob Tannenbaum, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The jackets and flannels include anarchy symbols, spider webs and skulls.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2024
Keen dresses modestly, former employees say, wearing shorts and flannel shirts, and is an avid skier and outdoorsman.
—William Turton, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024
Loads of flannels or bomber jackets, or saucy little polka dot dresses with tights.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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