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
Synonyms
Examples of flannel in a Sentence
shirts made of bright-colored flannel
He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Investment piece: Oversize coats in cashmere, soft tailoring in flannel, and wide pants remain the must-have.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
That should include a moisture-wicking first layer, an insulating piece (like a flannel shirt) and finally, a wind-insulating top layer.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
The last woman—clad in a flannel shirt, khaki shorts, and hiking boots—rubs the product on her legs while sitting on a tree stump in the woods.
—Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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