velvet
word
/ˈvɛɫvət/
VEL-vit
/vˈɛlvɪt/
VEL-vit
Definition
Velvet is a soft, thick fabric with a smooth surface and a short layer of fine fibers. It is often used for clothes, furniture, and anything meant to look rich or elegant.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: 'a velvet dress' but 'made of velvet.' Common collocations include 'velvet sofa,' 'velvet jacket,' and 'velvet curtains.' It can also describe something soft and smooth in literary uses, as in 'a velvet voice.'
Spanish: terciopeloPortuguese (BR): veludoPortuguese (PT): veludoChinese (Simplified): 天鹅绒 - 丝绒Chinese (Traditional): 天鵝絨 - 絲絨Hindi: मखमलArabic: مخملBengali: ভেলভেট - মখমলRussian: бархатJapanese: ベルベット - ビロードVietnamese: nhungKorean: 벨벳 - 벨벳천Turkish: kadifeUrdu: مخملIndonesian: beludru
Example Sentences
Those velvet curtains make the room feel warmer right away.
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Her voice was low and velvet smooth.
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She wore a velvet dress to the party.
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The chair is covered in blue velvet.
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I like the soft feel of velvet.
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I almost bought the velvet jacket, but it was way too expensive.
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