Velvet
noun
A soft fabric with a silky surface and a plain underside.
She wore a dress made of red velvet.
Often appears as...
- velvet dress
- velvet upholstery
adjective
Smooth, soft to touch, similar to velvet fabric.
The velvet petals of the rose were soft to touch.
Often appears as...
- velvet touch
- velvet gloves
noun
A type of cake that is soft and rich like velvet, especially red velvet cake.
She ordered a slice of red velvet cake.
Often appears as...
- red velvet cake
- velvet cake mix
adjective
Used to describe something that is soft and gentle, or quiet and comfortable.
The velvet night was calm and peaceful.
Often appears as...
- velvet night
- velvet darkness
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A soft fabric with a silky surface and a plain underside.
She wore a dress made of red velvet.
Often appears as...
- velvet dress
- velvet upholstery
adjective
Smooth, soft to touch, similar to velvet fabric.
The velvet petals of the rose were soft to touch.
Often appears as...
- velvet touch
- velvet gloves
noun
A type of cake that is soft and rich like velvet, especially red velvet cake.
She ordered a slice of red velvet cake.
Often appears as...
- red velvet cake
- velvet cake mix
adjective
Used to describe something that is soft and gentle, or quiet and comfortable.
The velvet night was calm and peaceful.
Often appears as...
- velvet night
- velvet darkness
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Luxury Feel
Velvet fabric often conveys luxury or comfort; it's used in high-end products.
The expensive sofa was covered in smooth velvet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stretchy
Velvet is usually not stretchy, be careful when considering it for clothing.
The tailor advised against velvet for the dance outfit due to its lack of stretch.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Instructions
Velvet requires special care: no washing machines and ironing on reverse only.
Check the label for velvet care instructions to avoid damage.
Pro Tip 1/3Luxury Feel
Velvet fabric often conveys luxury or comfort; it's used in high-end products.
The expensive sofa was covered in smooth velvet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stretchy
Velvet is usually not stretchy, be careful when considering it for clothing.
The tailor advised against velvet for the dance outfit due to its lack of stretch.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Instructions
Velvet requires special care: no washing machines and ironing on reverse only.
Check the label for velvet care instructions to avoid damage.
Pro Tip 1/3Luxury Feel
Velvet fabric often conveys luxury or comfort; it's used in high-end products.
The expensive sofa was covered in smooth velvet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stretchy
Velvet is usually not stretchy, be careful when considering it for clothing.
The tailor advised against velvet for the dance outfit due to its lack of stretch.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Instructions
Velvet requires special care: no washing machines and ironing on reverse only.
Check the label for velvet care instructions to avoid damage.
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Saving Animals Through...
And they knew those cysts we're going to be a problem but she was too old to anaesthetize and put under to work on. So, we got there this summer, rolled out the black velvet photographed her, sweetest rhino ever. And at the end of the shoot, she was tired and she laid down and went to sleep. And she died seven days later.
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Kim Stanley Robinson:...
to deflect sunlight into space and cool things off for a while -- these countries were excoriated by many, but thanked by many more. The sense of emergency grew strong, and political instability spread like wildfire. The creation of a dozen new countries by way of divorces, velvet or otherwise,
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Iain Hutchison: Saving...
which has already made her blind and which is rapidly growing and is going to kill her shortly. After she had surgery to remove the tumor, her parents dressed her in this beautiful green velvet dress, a pink ribbon in her hair, and they wanted the painting to be shown around the world,
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Corruption, wealth and...
and maintain their boats. The gondolas soon became a status symbol, much like an expensive car, with custom fittings, carved and gilded ornamentation, and seasonal fabrics, like silk and velvet. However, the majority of gondolas seen today are black
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Do we see reality as it...
and I can't help but be curious. The mystery is What is the relationship between your brain and your conscious experiences, such as your experience of the taste of chocolate or the feeling of velvet? Now, this mystery is not new.
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Buzz Aldrin: Mission to...
Rollie pollie indentations previous craters and absolutely no sign of life we knew there was no air but you look at this sky and with the sunlight it was sort of a velvet black he could look out and see
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Earthrise: The Story of...
the moon might have been what the earth looked like before life like we were back at the beginning I can remember feeling that way it was a poignant moment space is black why ain't black velvet
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A Fisherman's Shark Tale...
lobster pots but they will catch crabs spider crabs velvet crabs anything really that go in and it is quite physically demanding it's it's a hard life that you might all 500 pots today
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Amazing Antlers PIPE...
unfeeling bone fighting is one reason for the male Caribous transformation and this helps solve the mystery of why antlers shed their velvet you can't fight a battle if
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This Worm Uses a "Silly...
search of its next target meet the velvet worm a nearly blind creature with an impressive weapon the worm is sensitive to air currents caused by
Video examples
Saving Animals Through...
And they knew those cysts we're going to be a problem but she was too old to anaesthetize and put under to work on. So, we got there this summer, rolled out the black velvet photographed her, sweetest rhino ever. And at the end of the shoot, she was tired and she laid down and went to sleep. And she died seven days later.
Video examples
Kim Stanley Robinson:...
to deflect sunlight into space and cool things off for a while -- these countries were excoriated by many, but thanked by many more. The sense of emergency grew strong, and political instability spread like wildfire. The creation of a dozen new countries by way of divorces, velvet or otherwise,
Video examples
Iain Hutchison: Saving...
which has already made her blind and which is rapidly growing and is going to kill her shortly. After she had surgery to remove the tumor, her parents dressed her in this beautiful green velvet dress, a pink ribbon in her hair, and they wanted the painting to be shown around the world,
Video examples
Corruption, wealth and...
and maintain their boats. The gondolas soon became a status symbol, much like an expensive car, with custom fittings, carved and gilded ornamentation, and seasonal fabrics, like silk and velvet. However, the majority of gondolas seen today are black
Video examples
Do we see reality as it...
and I can't help but be curious. The mystery is What is the relationship between your brain and your conscious experiences, such as your experience of the taste of chocolate or the feeling of velvet? Now, this mystery is not new.
Video examples
Buzz Aldrin: Mission to...
Rollie pollie indentations previous craters and absolutely no sign of life we knew there was no air but you look at this sky and with the sunlight it was sort of a velvet black he could look out and see
Video examples
Earthrise: The Story of...
the moon might have been what the earth looked like before life like we were back at the beginning I can remember feeling that way it was a poignant moment space is black why ain't black velvet
Video examples
A Fisherman's Shark Tale...
lobster pots but they will catch crabs spider crabs velvet crabs anything really that go in and it is quite physically demanding it's it's a hard life that you might all 500 pots today
Video examples
Amazing Antlers PIPE...
unfeeling bone fighting is one reason for the male Caribous transformation and this helps solve the mystery of why antlers shed their velvet you can't fight a battle if
Video examples
This Worm Uses a "Silly...
search of its next target meet the velvet worm a nearly blind creature with an impressive weapon the worm is sensitive to air currents caused by
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Quote examples
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
She was a lioness. She was described as an iron fist in a velvet glove. She needed that culture and background to survive in the world of Hollywood where you have to fight for everything.
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Fay Wray
American Actress
Sometimes I worked with just a background of a rock or a tree or black velvet, and just had to imagine the whole thing.
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Roy Hibbert
Jamaican Athlete
Would I like to have a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting? Yeah, I would.
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Demetri Martin
American Comedian
I tend to avoid televisions, politics, and places with velvet ropes.
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Adriano Zumbo
Australian Chef
When I have red velvet cake, I normally have cream cheese icing.
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D. B. Sweeney
American Actor
If Gretzky was velvet, Ovechkin is electricity.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
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Shay Mitchell
Canadian Actress
I'll never turn down a red velvet cupcake.
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Molly Sims
American Model
I still love red velvet cake.
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Charles V
Roman Royalty
Iron hand in a velvet glove.
Quote examples
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
She was a lioness. She was described as an iron fist in a velvet glove. She needed that culture and background to survive in the world of Hollywood where you have to fight for everything.
Quote examples
Fay Wray
American Actress
Sometimes I worked with just a background of a rock or a tree or black velvet, and just had to imagine the whole thing.
Quote examples
Roy Hibbert
Jamaican Athlete
Would I like to have a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting? Yeah, I would.
Quote examples
Demetri Martin
American Comedian
I tend to avoid televisions, politics, and places with velvet ropes.
Quote examples
Adriano Zumbo
Australian Chef
When I have red velvet cake, I normally have cream cheese icing.
Quote examples
D. B. Sweeney
American Actor
If Gretzky was velvet, Ovechkin is electricity.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
Quote examples
Shay Mitchell
Canadian Actress
I'll never turn down a red velvet cupcake.
Quote examples
Molly Sims
American Model
I still love red velvet cake.
Quote examples
Charles V
Roman Royalty
Iron hand in a velvet glove.
Example 1 of 10
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