Definitions for Velvet
ˈvɛl vɪtvel·vet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. velvetadjective

   a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

2. velvet, velvety, velvet-texturedadjective

   smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

3. velvet, velvetyadjective

   resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Velvetnoun

   Something likened to velvet in being soft or luxurious; as, a lawn of velvet.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. velvetnoun

   A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

2. velvetnoun

   Very fine fur, including the skin and fur on a deer's antlers.

3. velvetverb

   To coat raw meat in starch, then in oil, preparatory to frying

4. Etymology: veluotte, from villus.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Velvet

   Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. By extension, the word velvety means "smooth like velvet". In the past, velvet was typically made from silk. Today, velvet can be made from linen, cotton, wool and synthetic fibers.

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1. velvet

   Velvet is a type of woven, tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinct soft and smooth feel. It is often used in upholstery, clothing, curtains, and other items due to its luxurious texture and appearance. The material can be made from various kinds of fibers, including silk, cotton, linen, mohair, and synthetic fibers.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Velvetnoun

   a silk fabric, having a short, close nap of erect threads. Inferior qualities are made with a silk pile on a cotton or linen back

2. Velvetnoun

   the soft and highly vascular deciduous skin which envelops and nourishes the antlers of deer during their rapid growth

3. Velvetadjective

   made of velvet; soft and delicate, like velvet; velvety

4. Velvetverb

   to pain velvet

5. Velvetverb

   to make like, or cover with, velvet

6. Etymology: [OE. velouette, veluet, velwet; cf. OF. velluau, LL. velluetum, vellutum, It. velluto, Sp. velludo; all fr. (assumed) LL. villutus shaggy, fr L. villus shaggy hair; akin to vellus a fleece, and E. wool. See Wool, and cf. Villous.]

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1. Velvet

   Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel. The word 'velvety' is used as an adjective to mean "smooth like velvet." Velvet can be either synthetic or natural.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Velvet

   vel′vet, n. a cloth made from silk, with a close shaggy pile: a similar cloth made of cotton: the velvet-like covering of a growing antler: (slang) money gained by gambling.—adj. made of velvet: soft like velvet.—ns. Vel′veret, a poor quality of velvet, the web of cotton, the pile of silk; Velveteen′, a fustian made of twilled cotton with a pile of the same material: a kind of velvet made of silk and cotton mixed throughout; Vel′vet-flower, the love-lies-bleeding.—n.pl. Vel′vet-guards (Shak.), velvet trimmings, applied metaphorically to the citizens who wore them.—ns. Vel′veting, the nap of velvet: (pl.) velvet goods collectively; Vel′vet-leaf, the Indian mallow; Vel′vet-pā′per, flock paper; Vel′vet-pile, any material with a long, soft nap; Vel′vet-scō′ter, a kind of black duck with large white spot on the wings; Vel′vet-work, embroidery on velvet.—adj. Vel′vety, made of or like velvet: soft: soft in taste or touch.—Stand on velvet, to place one's bets in such a way as not to loose in any event. [From Low L. velluetum—Low L. villutus—L. villus, shaggy hair.]

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1. velvet

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How to pronounce Velvet?

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How to say Velvet in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Velvet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Velvet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Velvet in a Sentence

1. Scott Weiland:

   There are some people that still think that I do drugs and Velvet Revolver's been Velvet Revolver since I stopped doing drugs.

2. Nikol Pashinyan:

   We are ready to continue talks with acting prime minister Karen Karapetyan on Wednesday to ensure a transfer of power to the people, i hope that the high echelons of the (ruling) Republican Party will unequivocally recognise the popular velvet and non-violent revolution.

3. Karin Veit:

   There are many beautiful, fluffy fabrics like velvet cord ... And then we have mixed patterns, many prints which we're mixing, it should be unexpected, it should be fun.

4. Courtnay Tartt Elias:

   Some new Halloween décor has had a vintage feel to it, so it seems natural that people are seeking the ‘real deal’ — actual vintage items now, mercury glass pumpkins, textural gourds in colors other than orange, velvet pumpkins, and items decoupaged with vintage Halloween artwork are examples of newer seasonal décor with a vintage feel.

5. Joseph Strickland:

   I was inspired by films like 'Metropolis' and 'M' by Fritz Lang; 'Psycho' and 'Vertigo' by Alfred Hitchcock; '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange' by Stanley Kubrick; 'The Conversation,' 'Godfather I,' 'Godfather II,' and 'Apocalypse Now' by Francis Ford Coppola; and 'Blue Velvet' by David Lynch.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Velvet
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Velvet
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Velvet
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Velvet
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Velvet
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Velvet
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Velvet