1
a
: a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface
b
: a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel
c
: a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side
2
flannels plural
a
: flannel underwear
b
: outer garments of flannel
especially
: men's trousers
3
British
: washcloth
flannel
adjective
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
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In the summer, swap out heavy flannels for light and airy fabrics.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The company manufactures vintage athletic apparel, reproduction baseball hats and wool flannel jerseys primarily for teams that no longer exist such as the Homestead Grays and the New York Black Yankees.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
With a wide range of colors, patterns, and fabrics to choose from—think crisp linens, cozy flannel, and cooling percale—there’s something for every sleeper and bedroom aesthetic at this massive online retailer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The company manufactures vintage athletic apparel, reproduction baseball hats and wool flannel jerseys primarily for teams that no longer exist such as the Homestead Grays and the New York Black Yankees.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
With a wide range of colors, patterns, and fabrics to choose from—think crisp linens, cozy flannel, and cooling percale—there’s something for every sleeper and bedroom aesthetic at this massive online retailer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flannel
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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flannel
noun
flan·nel
ˈflan-ᵊl 
1
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
2
plural
: flannel underwear or trousers
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