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

A velour slip dress with lace gloves, and a black lace dress over animal print tights gave boudoir looks the final say.

From Seattle Times

He’s wearing purple velour Jil Sander pants, a cream blazer and vintage skate loafers with comedy and tragedy masks on them — dressed more for the art than the hike.

From Los Angeles Times

That includes velour galore, low-rise jeans, mini skirts and graphic T-shirts.

From Seattle Times

She had to ask him “Who are you wearing?” while she was wearing a blue velour tracksuit from Forever 21 with a giant pink cupcake on the back.

From Los Angeles Times

With a funnel neck for coziness and an invisible zipper for elegance, this silky velour bodysuit will light up your body with its rhinestone and laser designs that have a sun-bleached effect.

From Los Angeles Times