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Meaning of "velvet" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VELVET

Veluet, from Old French veluotte, from velu hairy, from Vulgar Latin villutus (unattested), from Latin villus shaggy hair.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF VELVET

velvet  [ˈvɛlvɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VELVET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Velvet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VELVET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

velvet

Velvet

Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel. The word 'velvety' is used as an adjective to mean "smooth like velvet." Velvet can be either synthetic or natural.

Definition of velvet in the English dictionary

The first definition of velvet in the dictionary is a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc, with a thick close soft usually lustrous pile. Other definition of velvet is anything with a smooth soft surface. Velvet is also smoothness; softness.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VELVET


acervate
əˈsɜːvɪt
affidavit
ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt
aquavit
ˈækwəˌvɪt
brevet
ˈbrɛvɪt
civet
ˈsɪvɪt
coacervate
kəʊˈæsəvɪt
cognovit
kɒɡˈnəʊvɪt
covet
ˈkʌvɪt
davit
ˈdævɪt
delineavit
dɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪvɪt
Ecevit
ˈɛʃəvɪt
grivet
ˈɡrɪvɪt
private
ˈpraɪvɪt
privet
ˈprɪvɪt
rivet
ˈrɪvɪt
supplicavit
ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪvɪt
swivet
ˈswɪvɪt
trivet
ˈtrɪvɪt
vervet
ˈvɜːvɪt
volvate
ˈvɒlvɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VELVET

velour
velours
veloutine
Velsen
velskoen
velum
velure
velutinous
velveret
velvet ant
velvet glove
velvet revolution
velvet scoter
velvet shank
velvet stout
velvet-like
velveteen
velveteened
velvetiness
velvety

WORDS THAT END LIKE VELVET

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black velvet
Bovet
chevet
crushed velvet
curvet
duvet
evet
grovet
minivet
olivet
palm civet
revet
Tevet
unrivet
vet

Synonyms and antonyms of velvet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «velvet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VELVET

Find out the translation of velvet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of velvet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «velvet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

天鹅绒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terciopelo
570 millions of speakers

English

velvet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मखमल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قَطِيفَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бархат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

veludo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মখমল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

velours
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baldu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Samt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ビロード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벨벳
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Beludru
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải nhung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெல்வெட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मखमली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kadife
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

velluto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aksamit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оксамит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

catifea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βελούδο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fluweel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sammet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fløyel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of velvet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VELVET»

The term «velvet» is very widely used and occupies the 7.923 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VELVET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «velvet» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «velvet» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about velvet

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10 QUOTES WITH «VELVET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word velvet.
1
Peter Bart
Though gay lifestyles have certainly moved into the open, there's little evidence that society has become more open in its basic attitudes or that entertainers should feel cozy in emerging from the velvet underground.
2
Napoleon Bonaparte
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
3
Olivia De Havilland
I would prefer to live forever in perfect health, but if I must at some time leave this life, I would like to do so ensconced on a chaise longue, perfumed, wearing a velvet robe and pearl earrings, with a flute of champagne beside me and having just discovered the answer to the last problem in a British cryptic crossword.
4
Brad Holland
If they were starting their careers today, Rockwell and Picasso would probably both be painting on black velvet.
5
David F. Houston
For the Gulf States, perhaps no forage crop of which the available seed supply is relatively abundant exceeds the velvet bean in potential value. This legume possesses also the ability to make a crop when planted relatively late.
6
Avril Lavigne
I decorated my house like a medieval gothic castle, European-style. Chandeliers and red velvet curtains. My bedroom is pink and black, my bathroom is totally Hello Kitty, I have a massive pink couch and a big antique gold cross.
7
Shay Mitchell
I'll never turn down a red velvet cupcake.
8
Molly Sims
My mom FedExes a red velvet cake she makes from scratch to me every birthday.
9
Molly Sims
I still love red velvet cake.
10
Tom Sizemore
I like to touch things. In my house I have a lot of velvet drapes and thick, lush couches.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VELVET»

Discover the use of velvet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to velvet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tipping the Velvet
A saucy, sensuous and multi-layered historical romance, Tipping the Velvet follows the glittering career of Nan King - oyster girl turned music-hall star turned rent boy turned East End ‘tom’.
Sarah Waters, 2011
2
The Black Door
But when her sexual fantasy life starts to spill into her real life, everything starts to spiral out of control. In this sensual, erotic novel, Ariel stands to lose everything that means something to her for that next, sweet fix.
Velvet, 2007
3
Odd Velvet
Velvet is odd.
Mary Whitcomb, 1998
4
Velvet Angel
She came to him as a precious gift, a naked angel rolled in a rug.
Jude Deveraux, 1991
5
Velvet
American heiress Velvet Storm and the object of her desire, Christian Stanfield, connive to release her from her four aggressively overprotective brothers
Sue Rich, 1998
6
Velvet Song
They were both outcasts by a harsh decree -- and on the brink of a shared destiny of passion!
Jude Deveraux, 2003
7
National Velvet
This classic story about spirited Velvet Brown and her beloved horse comes alive in a fresh, up-to-date package that's sure to appeal to new fans.
Enid Bagnold, 1999
8
Highland Velvet
Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot.
Jude Deveraux, 2003
9
The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a ...
" Drawing on contemporary research, psychologist Alan Downs's own struggle with shame and anger, and stories from his patients, The Velvet Rage passionately describes the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and ...
Alan Downs, 2012
10
Red Velvet and Chocolate Heartache
In this spirited cookery book, Harry shares her baking secrets and practical knowledge as a cook and as a food writer to prove that it is possible to have your cake and eat it.
Harry Eastwood, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VELVET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term velvet is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Starbucks' new Frappuccino drinks include Red Velvet Cake and …
Well, you're in luck, as the company has just unveiled six new drool-worthy flavors that it's adding to its impressive collection, including Red Velvet Cake and ... «BGR, Jun 15»
2
'Bombay Velvet' an 'epic disaster'; Anurag Kashyap, Ranbir Kapoor …
'Bombay Velvet', which was made on a whopping budget of Rs 84 Cr, excluding the post production charges, is now being labelled as an 'epic disaster' due to ... «The Indian Express, May 15»
3
'Bombay Velvet' - Movie Review
Right from a stunning opening sequence, 'Bombay Velvet' deftly transports you to the city in 50s and 60s. A sepia toned, nostalgic world, where gullible men ... «Mid-Day, May 15»
4
Ranbir Kapoor's Bombay Velvet Role Might Have Gone to These …
project Bombay Velvet, set to release on May 15, but did you know that when he first wrote the film, it wasn't meant to star either Ranbir Kapoor or Anushka ... «NDTV, May 15»
5
Anushka celebrates birthday with Gauri, Ranbir, KJo at 'Bombay …
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri was in attendance for the special screening of the upcoming movie 'Bombay Velvet' starring close friend ... «The Indian Express, May 15»
6
Virat Kohli debuts in Bollywood with girlfriend Anushka Sharma's …
The Most Desirable cricketer will be doing a cameo in his lady love's new film Bombay Velvet. While director Anurag Kashyap's film is one of the most awaited ... «India.com, Apr 15»
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Bombay Velvet trailer 2: Watch Ranbir Kapoor at his brazen best
The second trailer of Anurag Kashay's Bombay velvet unveiled on Monday, gives us a glimpse of cocky and daring Johnny Balraj. IndiaToday.in April 28, 2015 ... «India Today, Apr 15»
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Revealed: Raveena Tandon's Bombay Velvet look
Directed and co-produced by Kashyap, Bombay Velvet is based on historian Gyan Prakash's ... has said she has a "friendly appearance" in Bombay Velvet. «Hindustan Times, Apr 15»
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'Bombay Velvet' Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor In Anurag Kashyap's Period …
bombay velvet poster The Hindi-language trailer for Anurag Kashyap's Ranbir Kapoor starrer Bombay Velvet logged more than 3M views in its first three days on ... «Deadline.com, Mar 15»
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Bombay Velvet: All you need to know about the film
According to a Mumbai Mirror report, the first promo of Anurag Kashyap's magnum opus Bombay Velvet released to mixed reactions. And if studio gossip is ... «Times of India, Mar 15»

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