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 serene hideaway is decked out in soft furnishings like wool rugs and bouclé sofas. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

The cooperative specializes in Zeter, a finer variety of Pulu made from especially soft wool from the necks and backs of sheep. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Clothing made of these natural fibers (like cotton, wool, and linen) tends to be more durable, easier to clean, and look higher-end. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

The work would have been slow going and highly readable—white wool on green backing, red thread stitched to white, yellow on red, mauve on pink, blue on purple, pink on black. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing wool

• pull the wool over one's eyes