Synonyms of wool

wool

noun

ˈwu̇l 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hair
• coat
• fleece
• fur
• jacket
• pile
• skin
• pelage
• leather
• pelt
• undercoat
• underfur
• hide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wool

The matching trousers, made from fine wool, have a silk-satin side stripe, along with a bow tie and a cummerbund in the same material. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

Its sock offering spans Nuyarn Merino and Strong Wool, a technology developed to turn coarse wool associated with interior textiles into lightweight yarns suitable for apparel. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

The shade brings a soft warmth to the room, and the wool is plush and soft underfoot. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Marie Claire identifies high-collar outerwear as a defining trend of the season, spanning leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing wool

• pull the wool over one's eyes