a fabric of silk, nylon, acetate, rayon, etc., sometimes having a cotton backing, with a thick, soft pile formed of loops of the warp thread either cut at the outer end or left uncut.

something likened to the fabric velvet, as in softness or texture

the velvet of her touch; the velvet of the lawn.

the soft, deciduous covering of a growing antler.

Informal . a very pleasant, luxurious, desirable situation.

Informal .

money gained through gambling; winnings.

clear gain or profit, esp. when more than anticipated.

Also, velveted. made of velvet or covered with velvet.

Also, velvetlike. resembling or suggesting velvet; smooth; soft; velvety

a velvet night; a cat's velvet fur.

adjective

velutinous , velvety

noun

nap , pile , plush , velour , velveteen