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 The annual perk for season-ticket holders this year was a red wool Chiefs varsity jacket with a distinctive vintage feel. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Quince’s mid-hip coat is a versatile basic made with luxe Italian wool, while Free People’s slouchier, intentionally oversized option leaves plenty of room to layer chunky sweaters. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026 For her trip down the aisle, the bride wore Danielle Frankel’s Arlo gown, a high-neck silk wool dress with pearl-like sheen, a low back, and raw chiffon trim. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 And this wool-blend cardigan looks so luxe but is 65-percent off—run! — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Sonorous jaws bristled with the thick chin hairs of your least-favourite grandmother.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dimitris Giannetos, celebrity hair stylist, regards it as necessary upkeep.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nussbaum gathered her coat and stepped into the Cleveland cold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Devout Catholic soldiers in blue coats and knee-breeches make the sign of the cross, invoking divine protection while performing this dangerous task.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Everyone, meanwhile, can enjoy the simple, perfect sight gag of a voluptuous sheep cleaning a blackboard with her ample fleece.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Once completely dry, faux fur and fleece blankets sometimes need a quick brush with a wide-tooth comb or something soft to bring the fluff back.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sombr was another nominee that went for a maximalist coat moment, also made of a faux-fur fabric.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This faux fur blanket is a particular favorite in my household — my husband appreciates the mid-weight warmth and plush feel, and our pup loves curling up next to her dad on the soft bubbled surface.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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