Adam's Flannel

Pronunciation: /ˈædəmz ˈflænəl/

Definitions of adam's flannel

noun a garment made of flannel fabric, in this case belonging to Adam

Example Sentences

A1 Adam's flannel is blue.

A2 She borrowed Adam's flannel for the camping trip.

B1 Adam's flannel is soft and comfortable to wear.

B2 Despite the warm weather, Adam always wears his flannel shirt.

C1 Adam's flannel, a cherished possession, has been passed down for generations in his family.

C2 The intricate stitching on Adam's flannel shirt showcases the craftsmanship of the designer.

Examples of adam's flannel in a Sentence

formal Adam's flannel shirt was neatly pressed and impeccably tailored.

informal Adam's flannel is so cozy, I wish I could borrow it.

slang Adam's flannel is totally rad, dude.

figurative Adam's flannel represents his laid-back and approachable personality.

Grammatical Forms of adam's flannel

• plural: Adam's flannels
• comparative: more Adam's flannel
• superlative: most Adam's flannel
• present tense: Adam's flannel
• future tense: will be Adam's flannel
• perfect tense: has been Adam's flannel
• continuous tense: is being Adam's flannel
• singular: Adam's flannel
• positive degree: Adam's flannel
• infinitive: to be Adam's flannel
• gerund: being Adam's flannel
• participle: Adam's flannel

Origin and Evolution of adam's flannel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'adam's flannel' originated as a colloquial name for the nettle plant due to its rough texture and stinging hairs resembling flannel cloth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adam's flannel' fell out of common usage as nettle became the more widely accepted name for the plant.