Definition of flannel
1a : a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surfaceb : a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannelc : a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side
2 flannels plural a : flannel underwearb : 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.
Origin and Etymology of flannel
Middle English flaunneol woolen cloth or garment
First Known Use: 1503
FLANNEL Defined for English Language Learners
flannel
playDefinition of flannel for English Language Learners
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: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
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flannels : pants made of flannel
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: foolish or meaningless words
FLANNEL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of flannel for Students
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
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