flannel

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flan·nel | \ ˈfla-nᵊl

Definition of flannel

1a : 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

4 British : flattering or evasive talk also : nonsense, rubbish

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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 The most popular materials for men’s loungewear include cotton, polyester, fleece, and flannel. — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, "The best loungewear for men," 19 Dec. 2020 But layered under a flannel, this shirt makes a great addition to a winter wardrobe for extra warmth. — Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, "The 30 coziest gifts of 2020," 10 Nov. 2020 Of course, Kim Kardashian West would never just wear flannel pajamas for Christmas. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, "Twitter Compares Kim Kardashian to the Hulk for Wearing a Green Six-Pack Dress on Christmas," 26 Dec. 2020 Families who prefer flannel pajamas will love Target’s Plaid Pajamas. — Anna Lane, USA TODAY, "10 family pajama sets that are perfect for Christmas and Hanukkah," 4 Dec. 2020 Dressed in a flannel jacket against the chill of the morning, Pryer said her neighbors’ houses on Almonaster had been lighted since maybe Friday. — Katy Reckdahl, NOLA.com, "3 days after Hurricane Zeta, New Orleans area remains patchwork of light and dark," 31 Oct. 2020 The men's matching set ($35, Old Navy) comes in a flannel option. — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, "You Absolutely Should Wear Matching Pajamas This Valentine’s Day," 14 Jan. 2021 An Arkansas man dressed in jeans, a flannel coat and a baseball cap propped his boot on a desk in Pelosi’s office, rested what appeared to be a weapon against his hip and draped an American flag over a pile of documents. — Washington Post, "The freedom to assemble," 14 Jan. 2021 On the side of Mount Helix that looks out toward the Pacific Ocean, a La Mesa family took turns posing for fun photos in their matching blue flannel and fleece pajama pants that were sprinkled with animated yetis. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Sunshine, blue skies and masks make for a San Diego Christmas," 25 Dec. 2020

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