variants
or velours
plural velours
və-ˈlu̇rz 
often attributive
1
: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing
also
: the article of clothing itself
2
: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used especially for hats
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Even better, they are supplied with a choice of velour or pleather ear cushions to suit the user.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Netflix's Time Cut takes viewers back to the days of velour tracksuits, polo shirts and Ugg boots: the year 2003.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
From stylish puff sleeve sweatsuit sets to throwback velour tracksuits making a comeback, there’s something for every style.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
The velour pads provide a little extra sound isolation and are more comfortable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Netflix's Time Cut takes viewers back to the days of velour tracksuits, polo shirts and Ugg boots: the year 2003.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
From stylish puff sleeve sweatsuit sets to throwback velour tracksuits making a comeback, there’s something for every style.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
The velour pads provide a little extra sound isolation and are more comfortable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for velour
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“Velour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velour. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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velour
noun
ve·lour
və-ˈlu̇(ə)r
: a fabric resembling velvet
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