Definition of woolnext
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 At the late-night/early-morning ceremony, Duwaji wore a vintage funnel-neck wool Balenciaga coat rented from Albright Fashion Library, paired with sculptural gold vintage earrings from New York Vintage. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Beyond fits, Wrobel said to watch wool blends in 2026 as well as crosshatch and other novelty texture effects. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 Save 50 percent on our favorite merino wool sneakers for cold weather, the Allbirds Wool Runner Go. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 Sherpa jackets typically resemble wool or sheepskin without containing any actual animal products. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The multihyphenate model and wellness advocate is to feature in the dermocosmetics brand’s new skin and hair care campaigns.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Amazon’s deals section has tons of classic and flare leggings, all lined with toasty fleece to fend off the winter chill.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The stand collar protects your neck from the cold, while the fleece lining keeps the rest of your body warm.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.
    Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
  • After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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