velvet

Definition

• n. a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
• adj. smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
• adj. resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

Word forms

Plural

velvets

Example sentences

1. n.

   She wore a beautiful dress made of red velvet to the party.

2. a.

   The cushions on the sofa are soft and velvet-like.