velvet
velvet
soft pile fabric
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velvet with Russian translation
velvet usage examples
Она выбрала тёмно‑бордовую подушку из бархата для кресла.
She chose a deep‑red velvet cushion for the armchair.
Дизайнер использовал бархат тёмно‑синего цвета для вечернего платья.
The designer used midnight‑blue velvet for the evening gown.
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velvet belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
velvet synonyms
What's the difference between velvet / velour / velveteen / plush
soft, shiny pile
She wore a red velvet dress.
Она носила красное бархатное платье.
soft, plush pile similar to velvet
The tracksuit was made of blue velour.
Спортивный костюм был из синего велюра.
short-pile cotton fabric like velvet
The dress was made of velveteen for a matte look.
Платье было из велветина для более матового вида.
thick, soft pile (plush)
He bought a plush blanket.
Он купил плюшевое одеяло.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce velvet and what this word means
velvet translation: бархат. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce velvet
/ˈvɛlvɪt/
velvet translation
бархат
velvet examples
She chose a deep‑red velvet cushion for the armchair.
velvet transcription
/ˈvɛlvɪt/, /ˈvɛlvɪt/
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Questions about this word
velvet meaning: what does it mean?
soft pile fabric
velvet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
velvet is pronounced as /ˈvɛlvɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
velvet definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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