Flannel (Noun)
Meaning 1
(usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She reached for the soft flannel to wash her face with warm water.
- He used a flannel to gently scrub the dirt off his skin after a long hike.
- The hotel provided a flannel in the bathroom for guests to use during their stay.
- The mother washed her baby's delicate skin with a gentle flannel and baby soap.
- After a shower, she wrapped herself in a towel and used a flannel to dry her face.
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Meaning 3
A soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lumberjack wore a flannel shirt to keep warm in the cold winter weather.
- She wrapped herself in a flannel blanket to stay cozy on the couch.
- The flannel pajamas were so soft and comfortable that she never wanted to take them off.
- He layered a flannel shirt over his t-shirt to add some extra warmth on the chilly evening.
- The baby's flannel onesie was adorable and kept her snug on the cold winter morning.