Flannel

Pronunciation: /ˈflænəl/

Definitions of flannel

noun a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, that is often used for clothing or bedding

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear a soft flannel shirt in the winter.

A2 She bought a new flannel blanket for her bed.

B1 The lumberjack wore a thick flannel shirt while chopping wood.

B2 The cozy flannel pajamas kept her warm on cold nights.

C1 The designer created a stylish flannel dress for the fashion show.

C2 The high-end flannel sheets were incredibly soft and luxurious.

Examples of flannel in a Sentence

formal The tailor recommended a high-quality flannel for the winter coat.

informal I love wearing flannel shirts on lazy Sundays.

slang Check out this cool flannel I scored at the thrift store.

figurative His words were as soft and comforting as a flannel blanket.

Grammatical Forms of flannel

• past tense: flannelled
• plural: flannels
• comparative: more flannel
• superlative: most flannel
• present tense: flannels
• future tense: will flannel
• perfect tense: have flannelled
• continuous tense: is flannelling
• singular: flannel
• positive degree: flannel
• infinitive: to flannel
• gerund: flannelling
• participle: flannelled

Origin and Evolution of flannel

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Welsh

Story behind the word: The word 'flannel' originated from the Welsh word 'gwlanen', meaning woolen cloth.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of woolen cloth, the term 'flannel' evolved to also include a soft woven fabric typically made from cotton or a blend of cotton and synthetic fibers. It is commonly used for clothing, bed sheets, and other textiles known for its warmth and softness.