flannel
word
Definition
A soft, warm fabric, usually made of wool or cotton, often used for shirts, pajamas, or blankets. 'Flannel' can also refer to a shirt made from this material.
Usage & Nuances
'Flannel' is most commonly used for warm shirts or pajamas—'flannel shirt' is a classic phrase, especially for casual or outdoorsy style. In the UK, 'flannel' can also mean 'washcloth'. The fabric is known for being soft and cozy.
Spanish: franela - paño gruesoPortuguese (BR): flanelaPortuguese (PT): flanelaChinese (Simplified): 法兰绒Chinese (Traditional): 法蘭絨Hindi: फ्लैनल (नरम कपड़ा)Arabic: قماش الفانيلاBengali: ফ্ল্যানেল কাপড় - তোয়ালে (মুখ মুছার কাপড়)Russian: фланель - фланелевое полотенце (для умывания)Japanese: フランネル - フランネル生地のシャツ - ウォッシュクロス（イギリス英語）Vietnamese: vải flannel - khăn rửa mặt (Anh-Anh)Korean: 플란넬 - 세안용 천 (영국식)Turkish: flanel - yüz bezi (İngiliz İngilizcesi)Urdu: فلالین - چہرہ صاف کرنے کا کپڑا (برطانیہ میں)Indonesian: flanel - kain lap wajah (Inggris Britania)
Example Sentences
This flannel shirt is very comfortable in winter.
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He used a flannel to clean his face.
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My pajamas are made of flannel.
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I love wearing a soft flannel when it gets chilly outside.
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That old blue flannel brings back memories of camping trips.
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You can't beat a classic red flannel on a cold day.
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