How to Use flannel in a Sentence

flannel

noun
  • He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
  • The flannel on one side and the fleece on the other combine to keep you even warmer.
    Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The fleece side is thick and cozy, while the velvety flannel top has a nice shine.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that like many flannel sheets, these are on the heavy and thick side.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • As for Bia, the 25-year-old wore a blue flannel top over a white T-shirt.
    Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The two singers, both in plaid flannel skirts, then launched into the track.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2022
  • The nude body was wrapped in a cheap flannel blanket in a box for a JC Penney Co. bassinet.
    Robert Moran The Philadelphia Inquirer (tns), al, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The wind twirls his hair across his forehead, nudges open the collar of his flannel shirt.
    Jessica Leon, EW.com, 21 June 2023
  • Levi's Take up to 50% off select jeans, shorts, loungewear, and flannel.
    Heath Owens, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to check out the best flannel shirts at Amazon for under $35.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The flannel fleece blanket is perfect for a cozy vibe all year around.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The driver wore a Batman mask with gray flannel and khakis.
    Elizabeth Sander, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Adults can throw on some overalls or jeans, flannel shirts, boots, and straw hats.
    Deborah Way, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • In winter months, flannel sheets and a down comforter will keep you warm and toasty.
    Jean Chen Smith, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2021
  • The idea of flannel sheets usually turns me off (Too hot!
    Self Staff, SELF, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The man with the gun was wearing a white collared or flannel shirt and long Dickies shorts.
    Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2022
  • And, of course, it can be styled with an oversized flannel or cardigan to stay cozy at the airport.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Check out our guides to the best bathrobes for women and best flannel pajamas.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Affleck wore dark denim jeans and a blue and black flannel shirt over a smokey blue t-shirt.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 11 Dec. 2022
  • The air is chill, and so are the vibes — so throw on your favorite flannel, and bask in the beauty of autumn in Oregon.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Swap out your cotton or flannel sheets for silky satin.
    Laura Berman, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • The flannel number is available in sizes S to XXL and 22 colors.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Don't miss out on a winter-ready flannel sleep shirt and matching pants.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • These blankets are thin, but made of cotton flannel for a cozy feel.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Or Thom Browne’s surrealist take on the man in the gray flannel suit-meets-Buster-Brown.
    New York Times, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Shrewsbury, who is bald with a full red beard, wore a camo baseball cap and a heavy red flannel shirt.
    Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 9 May 2024
  • Act fast to save on flannel, satin, and knit pajamas now.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • In the pilot, Ava wears a beige flannel shirt jacket and black vintage Levis — both of those were mine.
    Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 June 2022
  • Try it with gray flannel trousers for a lesson in monotone dressing.
    Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
  • King was last seen wearing a white flannel, a blue shirt, blue pants resembling Dickies style pants and black Nike flip-flops.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024

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