flannel

noun

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.

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Image On a Friday evening in May, Nick Offerman walked into the Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, wearing a red flannel shirt, red New Balance sneakers and heavy-duty work jeans. — New York Times, "Nick Offerman Becomes a Roadie for His Wife, Megan Mullally," 5 July 2018 Their flannel sheets are the best; cozy and comfortable, really warm, and sturdy enough to last through many a winter. — Andrew Goble, GQ, "The Best Sheets Will Make You Unreasonably Excited to Go to Sleep," 14 Mar. 2018 The quilted flannel is incredibly warm and still soft on rough skin. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "PM Approved: Carhartt's Active Jac," 19 Nov. 2018 In the collection, Timberlake has rethought the staples of the Levi’s core offering: the trucker jacket, the shearling coat, the perfect 501 jean, the flannel, obviously. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Justin Timberlake Debuts a Levi’s Collaboration That Is Really “Just Justin”," 27 Sep. 2018 Just throw on some flannel, denim, and a pair of worn-in Converse for a look that screams Jughead. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "5 Jughead Halloween Costumes You'll Want to Wear All the Time," 2 Oct. 2018 The draperies are lined in flannel, so those suckers keep out the drafts. — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, "Designer Annie Brahler on Decorating a Landmark Victorian," 1 Apr. 2012 Super-soft ultra-plush flannel covers the extra-large, 22-inch wide and 21-inch deep device. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "People Are Obsessed With This $46 Heating Pad That’s Like a Sleeping Bag for Your Feet," 15 Oct. 2018 First, stop at Eldorado, a vintage store with an endless California summer vibe, and George Gregory, a menswear store stocked with flannel, canvas, and felt millinery. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Days in Detroit," 3 Oct. 2018

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