flosses

noun

plural of floss
as in furs
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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  1. furs
  2. piles
  3. naps
Noun
  • In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of furs
Noun
  • Fans could choose from rows upon rows of cleats, stacks of polos, piles of official football jerseys, bins of socks and racks of helmets.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The fire chief, Gene Perreault, who was there during the walk-through, tells me the piles puzzled investigators.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of naps
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