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 This overcoat from Amazon boasts a similar silhouette in a wool-like material — a more winter-appropriate option. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 Separate forums covered cotton, wool, bodywear and garment manufacturing technologies, while the Future Fabrics Expo Innovation Hub featured lower-impact material developments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 It’s crafted from a soft, breathable wool blend that’s resistant to pilling and wrinkles. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Wool on Wool Tall boots, a sweater dress, and a long wool peacoat are a perfect recipe made for brisk days. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Carpenter wore her hair in a half-up half-down beehive and had a lollipop as her accessory — just like the character in the movie.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • Atop her groutfit, Rihanna added an extra dose of cozy with a white shag coat, worn slung over her shoulders.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Below, shop similar suede coats on Amazon, starting at $36, plus inspiration for recreating the entire look.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • With the wool industry in decline after decades of drought, overgrazing and soaring production costs, some ranchers are betting on a different kind of shed — filled not with fleece but with blinking racks of servers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • The organization has been pressuring Milan Fashion Week to prohibit fur on its runways.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the early 19th century, California’s sea otters were hunted to the brink of extinction, the unparalleled softness and value of their fur drawing fur trappers all the way from Russia into California.
    — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fur

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