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velvet

1 of 2

noun

vel·​vet ˈvel-vət How to pronounce velvet (audio)
1
: a clothing and upholstery fabric (as of silk, rayon, or wool) characterized by a short soft dense warp pile
2
a
: something suggesting velvet
b
: a characteristic (such as softness or smoothness) of velvet
3
: the soft vascular skin that envelops and nourishes the developing antlers of deer
4
a
: the winnings of a player in a gambling game
b
: a profit or gain beyond ordinary expectation
velvetlike adjective

velvet

2 of 2

adjective

1
: made of or covered with velvet
also : clad in velvet
2
: resembling or suggesting velvet : velvety
a velvet voice

Example Sentences

Noun She was dressed in black velvet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Burrito crepes, in which a tortilla is filled rather than a crepe, are $12.99 with flavors of cheesecake-Nutella-Oreo, red velvet and chocolate cake. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 The titular character becomes enamored of a mysterious woman in a black-velvet-and-diamond choker. Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Choose from brownies, cookies, and cakes in different flavors like chocolate, red velvet, and birthday cake. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Flashes of cellphone cameras glance off glass cases of costumes that are heavy on velvet and ruffles. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2022 Using materials from leather, velvet, and silk the house would adorn with Swarovski crystals, and sequins. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 11 July 2022 On one level, then, this is Manchester United doing exactly what should be done: recruiting players that fit, velvet and smooth, with its manager’s way of doing things. New York Times, 8 July 2022 The actress, who's been a house ambassador since 21, arrived in a velvet and lace halterneck LBD by Chanel, accessorized with shades and accompanied by her husband, British musician James Righton. Thomas Adamson, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 The actress, who’s been a house ambassador since 21, arrived in a velvet and lace halterneck LBD by Chanel, accessorized with shades and accompanied by her husband, British musician James Righton. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 5 July 2022
Adjective
Disney is famously velvet glove, corporate, insular and cutthroat in its own ways. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Apr. 2022 The scrunchie girls will love the sleek and luxe satin and velvet options. Shalwah Evans, Essence, 13 May 2020 Elsa Elbert recommends velvet hangers if space is an issue or wood hangers if there’s room. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2020 The Kempinski’s rooms are modern, though the lobby is outfitted with marble floors and velvet furniture. Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 5 May 2020 The model herself wore their velvet tuxedo jacket, a Polo Bear sweater, and an incredible smokey eye. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2019 With its infinite white corridors and oddball patients, including an amateur astrologer in a velvet robe, the hospital is akin to an asylum. Jeremy Lybarger, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2020 The velvet ash, black walnut and cottonwood trees along Leslie Creek are important to migrating birds as well as home to two native Rio Yaqui fish species. Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, 11 Apr. 2020 Sets come with a velvet pouch, and are available in many varieties of stone, including obsidian, tiger’s eye, grey agate, and more. Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English veluet, velvet, borrowed from Anglo-French velvet, from velu "shaggy, soft, velvety" (going back to early Medieval Latin villūtus, from Latin villus "shaggy growth of hair, cloth nap" + Late Latin -ūtus, adjective suffix) + -et -et entry 1; Latin villus, perhaps dialectal variant of vellus "plucked wool, fleece" — more at wool

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of velvet was in the 14th century

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