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 As the weather cools down, layer a structured wool or suede coat over this look to balance everything out (and keep you nice and warm). Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025 First, ranchers can lease land to solar companies, sign grazing contracts, while still earning from traditional farm products like wool and lamb. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Premium slippers for kids can cost as much as $60 if they’re made with leather, suede or wool. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 Not only is it designed with sustainable wool, but it is also certified by SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), which maintains factory standards and adheres to strict labor, health, and safety practices. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • The 5-foot-10 actor of Training Day and Before Sunset was tasked with channeling a man many said was barely 5 feet tall with waning hair.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Through the closet door—and a layer of winter coats—I’ve managed to overhear that the 2025 Emmys are on Sunday.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Innovative styles include a fleece corset ($125), a canvas cropped button-up ($125), a cargo short ($155), a team graphic tee ($110), the WNBA tee ($110), and the WNBA fleece hoodie ($185) in addition to a jogger ($145).
    Essence, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In many workplaces, the fleece vest has effectively toppled the sport jacket as the outermost layer of choice.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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