1
: a clothing and upholstery fabric (as of silk, rayon, or wool) characterized by a short soft dense warp pile
2
a
: something suggesting velvet
b
: a characteristic (such as softness or smoothness) of velvet
3
: the soft vascular skin that envelops and nourishes the developing antlers of deer
4
a
: the winnings of a player in a gambling game
b
: a profit or gain beyond ordinary expectation
1
: made of or covered with velvet
also
: clad in velvet
2
: resembling or suggesting velvet : velvety
a velvet voice
Examples of velvet in a Sentence
Noun
She was dressed in black velvet.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Think velvet bows, toile ornaments, and hints of soft pastels to bring the historical elegance to life.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
As promised, the pair did change for the party, with Dome opting for a slinky dress and sneakers and Lautner going with a velvet D&G suit.
—Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The dining and living areas feature a wood table with black leather chairs, a copper chandelier, deep-orange velvet couches with plaid ottomans and marble coffee tables.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Think velvet bows, toile ornaments, and hints of soft pastels to bring the historical elegance to life.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
At home in Tallahassee The house in Tallahassee is decked out with contemporary-style furniture — velvet gray sofas, pink candles and tall lamps that glow different colors.
—Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
As promised, the pair did change for the party, with Dome opting for a slinky dress and sneakers and Lautner going with a velvet D&G suit.
—Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
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“Velvet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velvet. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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