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

Recent Examples on the Web This option from Green Vivid is our pick for best dusting tool made with lambswool because of its performance and its appearance. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 This ultra-soft blanket is made from 100% soft virgin lambswool and handmade in Germany, woven in a versatile shade of grey. Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024 Brooklinen’s striped and fringed version is woven with 100% soft lambswool. Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024 Our list includes dusters with microfiber, synthetic fiber, lambswool, and disposable heads. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 David Yurman Stax earrings in 18-karat white gold and diamonds; Margaret Howell lambswool ribbed balaclava, $105; Closed denim jacket, $520. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2023 Made with cozy lambswool and equipped with a practical zipper closure and convenient pockets, this coat is designed to shield you from the cold weather. Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023 Find it on Amazon Step Out In Style With This Fashionable Short Coat For those colder days, opt for this chic Fashionable Short Coat featuring lambswool, a zipper closure, and pockets. Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023 These boots with a classic lambswool peacoat or an Italian wool long-line blazer is a perfect pair for exploring a coastal city like Venice in the fall. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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