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

Use alternatives like vinegar for softness, and wool dryer balls for fluffiness and to reduce static. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026

On a cold morning in January 2025, Morrisey stood bundled up in a black wool coat on the stairs of Capitol, its gold dome towering above him. — Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026

Number 87 strutted into Arrowhead Stadium after the NFL bye week wearing a cable knit, wool-blend letterman cardigan ($249) from the line. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

The top is made from 100 percent Merino wool, with an elastane bottom to help give it shape. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing wool

• pull the wool over one's eyes