lambswool

noun

lambs·​wool ˈlamz-ˌwu̇l How to pronounce lambswool (audio)
variants or lamb's wool
: a soft wool or woolen fabric from the first shearing of young sheep
often used before another noun
a lambswool sweater

Examples of lambswool in a Sentence

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The Andover Shop Windowpane Wool Trouser Practically every Harvard professor is on the client roster at the Andover Shop and with good reason – among their countless collegiate essentials are these windowpane wool trousers which are one hundred percent lambswool so perfect for the cooler months. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 Best Overall One of associate commerce director Lori Keong’s favorites, this 100% lambswool throw is both a comfortable and decorative blanket. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2025 This cozy accent chair is covered in a warm and soft lambswool boucle and has a rounded back for maximum comfort. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 This is a strip of lambswool which represents his role as a shepherd. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lambswool

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lambswool was in 1552

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“Lambswool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambswool. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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