velvet

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is always another velvet rope in Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dress skaters in spandex, power mesh and stretch velvet, and they’ll move like they do in training.

From Los Angeles Times

Deluxe-theater owners had modeled their palaces after opera houses and temples, complete with velvet drapes, gilt ceilings and live orchestras.

From The Wall Street Journal

The boys dive for a velvet armchair and tussle for a moment before realizing they both fit.

From Literature

“Indeed. My contribution will be to lend an ear to the story from this velvet chaise by the far window.”

From Literature