velour

noun

ve·​lour və-ˈlu̇r 

variants or velours

plural velours və-ˈlu̇rz 

often attributive

1

: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing

also : the article of clothing itself

2

: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used especially for hats

Examples of velour in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Items featured in the sale included a Juicy Couture velour tracksuit, a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami handbag and minidresses by Mugler and Lanvin. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025

Pair either one with the velour drawstring shorts or pants. —Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025

And his tight end Travis Kelce similarly spread some good cheer, gifting custom Daniel Patrick velour jumpsuits to the boys. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French velours "velvet, velour," going back to Middle French velours, velour, altered (after loss of final consonants and reintroduction of r) from Old French velous, probably (through a northern dialectal outcome) going back to a nominal derivative of Latin villōsus "shaggy, hairy," from villus "shaggy hair, cloth nap" + -ōsus -ose entry 1 — more at velvet entry 1

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for velour

• amour
• auteur
• grandeur
• hauteur
• verdure
• voyeur
• doer
• poor
• poore
• raconteur

Kids Definition

velour

noun

ve·​lour və-ˈlu̇(ə)r 

: a fabric resembling velvet