variants
or velours
plural velours
və-ˈlu̇rz 
often attributive
1
: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing
also
: the article of clothing itself
2
: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used especially for hats
Examples of velour in a Sentence
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The velour tracksuit includes a hooded, zipper jacket with matching pants.
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Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
There was a choice of leather, sheepskin, perforated and velour finishes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Other fabrics within this category include many rayon, corduroy, velvet and velour weaves, Norman adds.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024
The brocade blazer comes in a striking green velour fabric with exaggerated shoulders, showcasing Jaiteh’s flare for drama in his work.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
Reynolds rocked a pair of cozy bedroom slippers with his ensemble, which featured a velour suit jacket, waistcoat, white button-down shirt and a striped gray tie underneath along with a pair of matching black pants.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
Halle showed off her bare bump in a black sports bra and dark gray joggers, while Chloe rocked a cropped black velour tracksuit and black corset.
—Nathan Vinson, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
Singer Chloe, 25, meanwhile, wears a cropped black velour tracksuit and black corset.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Channel your inner Paris Hilton (or, for a more modern bent, Ice Spice) with Juicy Couture velour sweatsuits, miniskirts, lip gloss, and pink.
—Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2023
Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
There was a choice of leather, sheepskin, perforated and velour finishes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Other fabrics within this category include many rayon, corduroy, velvet and velour weaves, Norman adds.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024
The brocade blazer comes in a striking green velour fabric with exaggerated shoulders, showcasing Jaiteh’s flare for drama in his work.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
Reynolds rocked a pair of cozy bedroom slippers with his ensemble, which featured a velour suit jacket, waistcoat, white button-down shirt and a striped gray tie underneath along with a pair of matching black pants.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
Halle showed off her bare bump in a black sports bra and dark gray joggers, while Chloe rocked a cropped black velour tracksuit and black corset.
—Nathan Vinson, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
Singer Chloe, 25, meanwhile, wears a cropped black velour tracksuit and black corset.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Channel your inner Paris Hilton (or, for a more modern bent, Ice Spice) with Juicy Couture velour sweatsuits, miniskirts, lip gloss, and pink.
—Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Velour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velour. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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velour
noun
ve·lour
və-ˈlu̇(ə)r
: a fabric resembling velvet
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