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velvet
[vel-vit]
noun
a fabric of silk, nylon, acetate, rayon, etc., sometimes having a cotton backing, with a thick, soft pile formed of loops of the warp thread either cut at the outer end or left uncut.
something likened to the fabric velvet, as in softness or texture.
the velvet of her touch; the velvet of the lawn.
the soft, deciduous covering of a growing antler.
Informal.a very pleasant, luxurious, desirable situation.
Informal.
money gained through gambling; winnings.
clear gain or profit, especially when more than anticipated.
adjective
Also velveted. made of velvet or covered with velvet.
Also velvetlike resembling or suggesting velvet; smooth; soft; velvety.
a velvet night; a cat's velvet fur.
velvet
/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc, with a thick close soft usually lustrous pile
( as modifier )
velvet curtains
anything with a smooth soft surface
smoothness; softness
( as modifier )
velvet skin
a velvet night
the furry covering of the newly formed antlers of a deer
slang
gambling or speculative winnings
a gain, esp when unexpectedly high
gentleness or caution, often concealing strength or determination (esp in the phrase an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove )
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈ-ˌ adjective
- ˈٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of velvet1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
And I’m also going to Sprinkles and getting red velvet, gluten-free cupcakes.
Before she opens the velvet box, a friend blithely mentions that the closest she’s gotten to Krystle’s future husband was when his limo drove through a picket line.
The trick is knowing the sauce’s nature: it's velvet, not sludge.
White balsamic, pomegranate, one that tastes like garlic in a velvet cape.
Their extensive donut menu has 30 variations, including chocolate wildberry fritter, salt and vinegar, red velvet cake and orange dream star.
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