1
a
: a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface
b
: a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel
c
: a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side
2
flannels plural
a
: flannel underwear
b
: outer garments of flannel
especially
: men's trousers
3
British
: washcloth
flannel
adjective
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2022, Chyna shared a photo of Dream riding on King’s back while wearing matching blue flannel shirts.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
This look is all about comfort, from the effortlessly chic Dokotoo Oversized Denim Jacket—another piece great for layering in cold weather over flannel or a knit bodysuit—to the super-comfortable Stq Quilted Sneakers, which feel like walking on clouds.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Wear it over T-shirts, flannels, dresses, long-sleeves, skirts, sweaters, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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flannel
noun
flan·nel
ˈflan-ᵊl 
1
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
2
plural
: flannel underwear or trousers
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