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Definition of flannelette

flannelette

/ˌflæn.əlˈɛt/
flan · nel · ette
Plural:flannelettes
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flannelette Lexical Profile

flannelette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A soft, lightweight cotton fabric with a brushed nap on one or both sides that imitates the texture and warmth of wool flannel, commonly used for winter bedding and sleepwear.

Example

"During the cold winter months, she switched her crisp linen sheets for warm flannelette bedding."

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• Rhymes for flannelette

• Nearby Words

flannel
flannel flower
flanneled
flannelette
flannels
flap
flapjack

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining 'flannel' with the French-derived suffix '-ette', which is often used in the textile industry to denote an imitation or lighter version of a fabric.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flannelette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flannelette
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