velvet

/ˈvelvɪt/

noun

  1. A soft fabric with a short, thick surface of fine threads, usually used for clothing, upholstery, or curtains.

    A2

    uncountable; sometimes countable when referring to a type or piece of fabric

    • "She wore a beautiful velvet dress."A2
    • "The room had heavy velvet curtains and antique furniture."B1

  2. A soft, smooth covering, surface, or quality that resembles velvet.

    C1

    uncountable

    • "The moss formed a carpet of green velvet over the rocks."C1
    • "The horse's nose felt like velvet."B2

adjective

  1. Soft, smooth, rich, or luxurious like velvet.

    B2

    usually attributive

    • "He has a deep velvet voice."B2
    • "She enjoyed the velvet touch of the new blanket."A2

Collocations

velvet dressvelvet jacketvelvet curtainsvelvet ropevelvet voicered velvetvelvet glove

Word family

velvety