flannelette
flannelette · flannelettes
A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the…A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.
/ˌflænəˈlɛt/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.
(countable, uncountable)Something made from this fabric.
Our flannelettes provide an extra layer between the underquilt and sheets.
a cotton fabric imitating flannel
Origin
From flannel + -ette.From flannel + -ette.
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Forms
plural: flannelettes| Singular | flannelette |
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable