Velour Meaning in English

word

US

ˌvɛˈɫuɹ

vuh-LOOR

UK

vˈɛlɐ

vuh-LUH

Definition

Velour is a soft, plush fabric that looks and feels like velvet. It's commonly used in clothing, upholstery, and costumes.

Usage & Nuances

Velour is less expensive than true velvet but looks similar. Used for 'velour tracksuits', 'theater curtains', and furniture. The term is more common for fabric in English; not typically used to describe objects unrelated to textiles.

• Spanish: terciopelo (velour)
• Portuguese (BR): veludo (velour)
• Portuguese (PT): veludo (velour)
• Chinese (Simplified): 丝绒 (velour)
• Chinese (Traditional): 絲絨 (velour)
• Hindi: मख़मल (velour)
• Arabic: قماش قطيفة (velour)
• Bengali: ভেলুর - মখমলের মতো কাপড়
• Russian: велюр
• Japanese: ベロア
• Vietnamese: vải nhung mềm - vải velour
• Korean: 벨루어
• Turkish: velur
• Urdu: ویلور
• Indonesian: beludru velour

Example Sentences

The chair was covered in soft velour.

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She bought a blue velour dress for the party.

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These pants are made from velour.

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My grandma's sofa still has its original velour upholstery from the 1960s.

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Those retro velour tracksuits are making a comeback in fashion.

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I love how soft my new velour pillow feels when I go to bed.

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