flosses

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

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Noun
  • The beavers provided a supply of warm winter furs.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
  • From blazers and faux furs to maxi skirts, there are several fashion-forward ways to style this statement accessory.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.
    Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As an everyday upholstery fabric, microfiber is versatile enough to handle entertaining, movie nights, and late afternoon naps.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Early bedtimes, late mornings, and naps, when possible, can feel luxurious on winter’s dark days.
    Kari Leibowitz, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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