wool

noun

ˈwu̇l How to pronounce wool (audio)
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 Grab this merino wool-blend long-sleeve or this comfy ribbed fitted top to wear solo or layered through fall and winter. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 The weather was hot, but King was dressed in several wool sweaters, sweating profusely. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 If your layout isn’t conducive to an L-shape, the chaise-less silhouette in a wool boucle is also over $200 off (with the also marked down matching ottoman available to add on). — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 Fibers from a Cashmere goat that do not meet this definition should be identified as wool. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • As a diminutive 5ft 6in (168cm) playmaker, resplendent with a mop of long hair, comparisons with a young Lionel Messi are inevitable.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Srinivasan said Americans are happy to tip at restaurants, hair salons and other traditional venues, but tipping outside of that?
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • Although the famous couple own homes across the country, from Tennessee to Rhode Island, Farlow says Samoyeds can generally be comfortable whatever the climate, although their coats may be heavier when living in the cold.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • For the third round, Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, wore the label Monse — an oversized hybrid of a gray suit jacket and hoodie sweatshirt over flowing gray fleece pants, an outfit meant to mesh business wear with sports wear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The versatile sweatshirt is made from soft cotton with a plush fleece interior that’s perfect for chilly plane rides.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • Some pieces, such as the black faux fur jacket, would not have been possible to produce even just a few years ago.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There's no denying that teacup pets are simply adorable, but looking past the puppy-like fur, veterinarians question the ethics of breeding such a small animal.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fur

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