Definition of woolnext
as in hair
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool Natural fibers Natural fibers such as 100% wool, cotton, or hemp, are prime materials for area rugs that will last a long time. Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 Use wool dryer balls or tennis balls in the dryer. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 This includes wool and metal brushes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Hockney was born in Bradford, a city with roots that date to the Saxons, which became an important hub, in the nineteenth century, for the wool trade and the textile industry. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
  • The last step is to burnish the wood with a small torch and then apply a top coat.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • For long travel days, comfort is key for me, which is why sweatpants like these Hanes fleece bottoms are an essential.
    Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • If temperatures are predicted to drop lower than -10˚F, consider protecting plants with blankets or several layers of horticultural fleece.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.
    Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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