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Definition of velvet

velvet

/ˈvɛlvɪt/
vel · vet
Plural:velvets
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Adjective:velvety
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• noun

1

A soft, closely woven fabric, typically of silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers, featuring a short, thick pile on one side.

Example

"She wore a stunning gown made of deep red velvet for the evening gala."

2

The soft, highly vascular downy skin that covers the growing antlers of deer and related animals.

Example

"In late summer, the bucks begin rubbing their antlers against trees to shed the velvet."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'velvet', borrowed from Old French 'veluotte', which derives from 'velu' (shaggy or hairy), tracing back to Latin 'villus' meaning 'tuft of hair' or 'fleece'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Velvet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/velvet
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