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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This is the perfect time of year to slip into an ultra-soft flannel set or pick out a playful print that sets the holiday mood.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
With the birth of the grunge movement, flannels became a fashion statement.
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In Denver, thousands filled Civic Center and spilled onto nearby streets, wearing everything from jeans and flannel shirts to inflatable unicorn and dinosaur suits.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
With the birth of the grunge movement, flannels became a fashion statement.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
In Denver, thousands filled Civic Center and spilled onto nearby streets, wearing everything from jeans and flannel shirts to inflatable unicorn and dinosaur suits.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flannel
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannel. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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