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 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Eva, who was very interested in my research on Stein, wondered if Fanny washed her hair in sulphur water, like the poodles, Basket 1 and Basket 2.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • The Vogue cover star leaned her head back and dipped her hair into the water in one image.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • These dogs usually have short or hairless coats, allowing air to circulate throughout their body.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Also loved seeing her, post-club, smoking a cigarette out the window as the sun came up, draped in one of Deborah’s leopard coats.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • This roll-top’s weatherproof shell protects layers, snacks, and electronics from drizzle, dust, and gusts, while the expandable top allows extra space for a camera or fleece.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
  • The right marketing and a better presence in key categories like denim, fleece and kids drove the quarter.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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  • For 2024's Out100 celebration, Zaya rocked a jacket featuring a fur collar and fur cuffs that looked straight out of Fran Drescher's closet inThe Nanny.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • This is very important for pets because fur is where the ticks like to live.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 May 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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