How to Use velour in a Sentence

velour

noun
  • Or maybe like a fuzzy velour, like the fur of a puppy.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Two, in kingly red velour robes across their backs, growled at each other.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023
  • Using velour earpads makes for much cooler and less sweaty ears, which must be good.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Your baby will crawl in comfort in this cozy velour sweatsuit.
    — Erika Hardison, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Stationed there was a shopping cart covered with a dark-green velour rug.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
  • Honestly, what cool cat wouldn’t want to be ensconced in velour on the golf course?
    — Michael Loré, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Patrick rolls up to the two of us in his velour tracksuit and rocking a dookie rope chain.
    — Michael Slenske, latimes.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • One postal-hopeful emerged from a van with his gut pouring out of a burgundy velour sweat suit.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 May 2024
  • Both wore bodysuits made of what looked like light grey velour and matching grey cat-ear headbands.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Cozy looks are back in a big way, including super soft velour tracksuits!
    — Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, 5 Jan. 2021
  • Behind the recording mic, Boyle stood in a brown velour tracksuit.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • Shayk wore head-to-toe velour, one of the biggest trends of the new millennium.
    — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Jo comes down the stairs wearing a bright pink Juicy velour sweatsuit and wielding a gun.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 May 2025
  • Even better, they are supplied with a choice of velour or pleather ear cushions to suit the user.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Black Windsor chairs add a classic colonial note, and gold velour booths a touch of lux.
    — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • The court style will be featured in Jones’ next Puma drop, which will spotlight velour.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Her public identity was forged in the era of velour sweats and garish trucker hats.
    — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Tamara sewed the black velour curtains that offer privacy for two of the booths.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 23 June 2023
  • Getting the velour look doesn’t require a hoodie—just take a look at this matching short-sleeve shirt and pant set.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The driveway is stained purple concrete, and the home theater is lined in purple velour.
    — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 19 June 2019
  • Lounge in the sunken living room, avocado velour.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • Made from soft, stretchy velour, these are the ultimate in comfort but are also snug-fitting to keep in heat.
    — Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 9 Nov. 2020
  • The pieces are covered in machine-washable plush velour, and the set is backed by a three-year warranty.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The pieces are covered in machine-washable plush velour, and the set is backed by a three-year warranty.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The pieces are covered in machine-washable plush velour, and the set is backed by a three-year warranty.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The actress paired a bold shoulder velour zip-up with a satin dress, topping off her look with a velvet bow headpiece.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Jodie Turner-Smith, too, opted for a fall look in a cropped wool sweater and cotton velour pants.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
  • Made from velour and terry cloth, this towel is extremely absorbent and feels super soft to the touch.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The mini skirt became shorter, and velour and streetwear became the uniform of the red carpet.
    — Abrigail Williams, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Suzie Kondi is having a moment with her reboot of the velour tracksuit.
    — Kristy Hurt, refinery29.com, 2 Apr. 2020

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