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Definition of velour

velour

/vəˈlʊər/
ve · lour
Plural:velours
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• noun

1

A plush, knitted or woven fabric or felt resembling velvet, typically made from cotton or synthetic fibers and used for casual clothing, hats, and upholstery.

Example

"The vintage armchair was upholstered in a rich burgundy velour that felt remarkably soft to the touch."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often confused with velvet, velour is typically knitted (most often from cotton or synthetic fibers) and stretches easily, whereas velvet is a woven fabric with no inherent stretch.

• Rhymes for velour

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French velours ('velvet'), which developed via Old Provençal velos from Latin villosus ('hairy, shaggy'), a derivative of villus ('shaggy hair, nap of cloth').

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