outing flannel

noun

a light cotton flannel with a short, dense nap.

Origin of outing flannel

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby outing flannel

outhaul, outhit, outhouse, outie, outing, outing flannel, outjockey, outlaid, outland, outlander, outlandish

Example sentences from the Web for outing flannel

  • The outing-flannel night dress completes the outfit and should be the only style of dress worn for the first two weeks.

    The Mother and Her Child |William S. Sadler