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flannelette

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛt

1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Something made from this fabric.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Our flannelettes provide an extra layer between the underquilt and sheets.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a cotton fabric imitating flannel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile

Narrower terms: winceyette

History

Etymology

From flannel + -ette.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: paranene angiangi — A type of fabric imitating flannel