chenille

noun

che·​nille shə-ˈnēl 

1

: a wool, cotton, silk, or rayon yarn with protruding pile

also : a pile-face fabric with a filling of this yarn

2

: an imitation of chenille yarn or fabric

Examples of chenille in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hero product is a heavyweight player’s bomber jacket, a nod to the brand’s heritage, with chenille Yankees lettering on the back. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025

Threshold Chenille Knit Throw Blanket Threshold’s popular chenille throw is available in gold or gray. —Staff Author, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Those who could use extra seating should check out this oversized accent chair that’s covered in velvety chenille fabric and has a supportive, curved back and high, rounded armrests. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 July 2025

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, caterpillar, from Latin canicula, diminutive of canis dog; from its hairy appearance — more at hound

First Known Use

circa 1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chenille

• fennel
• henle
• kennel
• antennal
• departmental

Kids Definition

chenille

noun

che·​nille shə-ˈnē(ə)l 

: a thick fuzzy fabric