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 Malina recommends linen, wool, cashmere, cotton, or velvet for living rooms instead. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Some brands, such as Parachute and Saatva, also use hypoallergenic New Zealand wool in their comfort layers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 To-date, IST Platinumwool has aligned with wool organization Woolmark; yarn manufacturer Gruppo Tessile Industriale (GTI), part of Südwolle Group; yarn producer Mister Joe, part of A Zeta Filati; and knit fabric maker CM Tessuti. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Both wool and silk can be washed by hand at home, saving you a trip to the dry cleaner—and saving you money on your clothing care bill. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • The paddle brush, meanwhile, solved a nagging hair problem for me.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Most at-home gel systems bundle an LED curing lamp, base coat, top coat, gel polish color and basic prep tools like a file and buffer.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Here in the famous Festival Theatre, the sprite Ariel, played in splendidly sprightly fashion by Marissa Orjalo, opens up the top of a piano, a piece of island flotsam and Prospero, in the form of the veteran actor Geraint Wyn Davies, shoves his coat inside, throws up his hands and closes the lid.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Straight Sweatpants are the perfect bottoms since they’re lined with fleece to keep me warm and relaxed.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
  • Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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