often attributive
1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various hairy mammals and especially the sheep made up of a matrix of keratin fibers and covered with minute scales
2
: a product of wool
especially
: a woven fabric or garment of such fabric
3
a
: a dense felted pubescence especially on a plant : tomentum
b
: a filamentous mass
—usually used in combination
compare mineral wool, steel wool
Examples of wool in a Sentence
She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.
the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available
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Cut the pattern out of wool felt and attach it to the pillow cover using iron-on fusible backing.
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Winter Wools Nothing feels sharper or warmer than a funnel-neck coat made of warm wool.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Adding dryer sheets or wool dryer balls (optional) - Dryer sheets can reduce static and add fragrance, but much like fabric softener, Stein isn’t a big fan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Winter Wools Nothing feels sharper or warmer than a funnel-neck coat made of warm wool.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Adding dryer sheets or wool dryer balls (optional) - Dryer sheets can reduce static and add fragrance, but much like fabric softener, Stein isn’t a big fan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wool
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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wool. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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wool
noun1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various mammals and especially the sheep
2
: a fabric or garment made of wool
3
: material that resembles a mass of wool
wooled
adjective
ˈwu̇ld
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