flannel
Translation
flannel, washcloth
Examples
He wore a warm flannel shirt.
He wore a warm flannel shirt.
I washed my face with a flannel.
I washed my face with a washcloth.
He wore grey flannels to the office.
He wore gray flannels to the office.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) [uncountable] a type of soft woven fabric. He wore a warm flannel shirt.
((noun)) [countable] a washcloth. I washed my face with a washcloth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fabric, cloth, washcloth
Etymology
From Welsh 'gwlanen', meaning 'woollen article'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a soft, warm 'flannel' shirt for a cold day. In the US, a small cloth for washing your face is a 'washcloth'.