noun
- Plural of flannelette; soft cotton fabrics with a napped surface, resembling flannel but lighter and less expensive.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Often used for bedding, pajamas, and casual clothing
Examples
- The store sells flannelettes in various plaid patterns for winter bedding.
- She bought flannelettes to make pajamas for her children.
- Flannelettes are popular for their warmth and affordability.
- The flannelettes in the sale section were marked down by thirty percent.
- These flannelettes have a soft, brushed finish on both sides.