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moquette

moquette

9.3
A thick soft fabric used to cover carpets and seats
  • noun
  • /məˈkɛt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : moqueta
  • The sofa is covered in moquette.

Examples

  • He chose a deep red moquette for the living room carpet.

  • Many vintage theaters still retain the original moquette on their chairs.

  • The seats on the old train were covered in moquette with colorful geometric patterns.

  • Many theaters use moquette for their seats.

  • The luxurious sofa was covered in rich moquette, providing both comfort and style.

  • After choosing the moquette for the new office, the designer felt it would enhance the overall atmosphere.

  • They decided to install a beautiful moquette carpet in the living room to add warmth and texture.

Synonyms

velvet
vsmoquette
149 2.5

A soft cloth with many short raised threads used for clothes and curtains

is thicker and more hardwearing, made for carpets and upholstery
plush
vsmoquette
16 4.2

A soft, thick cloth with long, soft hairs used for toys and warm clothes

is shorter piled and more velvety, suited to heavy use surfaces
mohair
vsmoquette
8 8.1

A soft shiny yarn or cloth made from Angora goat hair

is synthetic, thicker, and built for carpet and upholstery durability
velveteen
vsmoquette
4 7.2

A soft cotton cloth with short, thick raised threads

is made thicker and synthetic for durable carpet and upholstery use

How Soft

plush
16 4.2
velvet
149 2.5
moquette
  • Specialized
9.3
tweed
26 4.4
canvas
63 3.0
burlap
  • US
23 6.1

Surface Forms

moquette singular
moquettes plural

Etymology

Moquette comes from French moquette, which once meant a 'small, thick cloth' or 'cover', so the word still refers to a soft, velvety fabric used for carpets and seat coverings.