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 The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 From 2023, this began with cotton products; cashmere followed in 2024, with wool added in 2025. Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025 Stuff bags to maintain their shape, keep clothing in garment bags, and use muslin bags and lavender sprays to keep out moths that eat natural fabrics like silk, wool and fur, said Liana Satenstein, host of eBay’s Endless Runway secondhand fashion show. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Imagine the cotton sweatpants styled with the wool coat and V-neck sweater for a Sunday stroll, or a pop of red peeking out from underneath a leather or shearling jacket. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • No longer just the quintessential New England favorite or the Cali tech bro in fleece, the half zip will be spotted everywhere this fall, with so many stylish brands putting their own spin on the classic.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Sherpa fleece, shearling wool, Mackinaw Wool and Filson’s Tin Cloth—a cotton duck canvas that’s saturated with wax under high pressure and heat—are featured alongside Wrangler’s classic cotton slub denim in indigo and black.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • The slippers are lined with plush faux fur and have durable rubber soles that are safe for outdoor wear.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Ugg Alondra faux fur comforter.
    Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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