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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The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Alpert got the Classic hybrid mattress for her 12-year-old son, hoping to provide him with a mattress made with organic materials (like organic latex and wool) and no off-gassing.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
However, most commercial enzymatic cleansers are mild enough for all types of materials (including wool).
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Alpert got the Classic hybrid mattress for her 12-year-old son, hoping to provide him with a mattress made with organic materials (like organic latex and wool) and no off-gassing.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
However, most commercial enzymatic cleansers are mild enough for all types of materials (including wool).
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wool. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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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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