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
Synonyms
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
It’s constructed from ultra plush flannel and has three heat settings.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The flannel shirt with the bold red-and-black pattern in your closet can be used as your ticket to deals this Halloween holiday.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Styling-wise, layer it atop a cashmere sweater, and then add a flannel shirt beneath that for a pop of color.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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