velour

[ vuh-loor ]

noun

1. a velvetlike fabric of rayon, wool, or any of several other natural or synthetic fibers, used for outerwear and upholstery.
2. a velvety fur felt, as of beaver, for hats.

velour

/ vɛˈlʊə /

noun

1. any of various fabrics with a velvet-like finish, used for upholstery, coats, hats, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of velour¹

1700–10; earlier velours < French, Middle French; Old French velous < Old Provençal velos velvet < Latin villōsus hairy. See villus, -ose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of velour¹

C18: from Old French velous, from Old Provençal velos velvet, from Latin villosus shaggy, from villus shaggy hair; compare Latin vellus a fleece

Example Sentences

Other highlights include an American Rag denim jacket, an Anne Taylor yellow linen blazer, and a velour DKNY hoodie.

From The Daily Beast

Another held a white velour sports coat, the cut and design of it being particularly smart.

From Project Gutenberg

Valances of velour were over the windows, and on the mantel.

From Project Gutenberg

Curtains and portires were of velour, heavily edged with fringe.

From Project Gutenberg

The next evening when Mr. Pottle came home he observed something brown and fuzzy nestling in his Sunday velour hat.

From Project Gutenberg

The captain looked up as I entered, took in my spats and velour hat with an impatient glance, and continued with his writing.

From Project Gutenberg