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velvet

бархат

soft pile fabric

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈvɛlvɪt/
EN-US/ˈvɛlvɪt/
RU[bɐrˈxat]
RUвэлвит
velvet

velvet with Russian translation

velvet usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She chose a deep‑red velvet cushion for the armchair.

Она выбрала тёмно‑бордовую подушку из бархата для кресла.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The designer used midnight‑blue velvet for the evening gown.

Дизайнер использовал бархат тёмно‑синего цвета для вечернего платья.

velvet synonyms

🇬🇧en

мягкий, блестящий ворс

A1Very Often

She wore a red velvet dress.

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velour

мягкий ворс, похож на бархат

A1Often

The tracksuit was made of blue velour.

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velveteen

короткий ворс, хлопковая имитация бархата

A1Rarely

The dress was made of velveteen for a matte look.

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plush

плотный, мягкий ворс (плюш)

A1Often

He bought a plush blanket.

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Questions about this word

What does velvet mean?

soft pile fabric

How do you pronounce velvet?

velvet is pronounced as /ˈvɛlvɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is velvet used in a sentence?

She chose a deep‑red velvet cushion for the armchair. Translation: Она выбрала тёмно‑бордовую подушку из бархата для кресла.

Is velvet part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, velvet (бархат) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is velvet part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, velvet (бархат) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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