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

Its discussion of the underlying study applies roughly the same figure to one kilogram of greasy wool, including carbon in wool wax, suint compounds and vegetable matter. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Additionally, sale items like this sturdy denim jacket and this expensive-looking wool coat are an extra 40 percent off. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

For the living room, replace lightweight summer throws with chunkier knit, wool, or bouclé blankets draped over the back of a sofa or accent chair. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Greyson Greyson’s Saratoga tropical weight crewneck sweater ($240) is made of 100 percent luxuriously soft merino wool. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing wool

• pull the wool over one's eyes