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wool

noun

ˈwu̇l How to pronounce wool (audio)
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 Brush lint, hair and surface debris from coats, wool and structured pieces. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Both models are made in suede and are lined with a soft wool-blend interior. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The shorter shaft works especially well for petite legs, with enough room through the calf to accommodate thicker wool socks without feeling squeezed. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 The two activists were protesting the use of wool by COS's parent company, H&M Group, according to PETA. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • One can only imagine the quick work happening backstage to get her hair coiffed amid costume changes.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Crosby, with a few more white hairs than last season, thought about the comment for a second before shrugging his shoulders and smiling.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • Brush lint, hair and surface debris from coats, wool and structured pieces.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The teen paired a white button-up shirt with baggy dark-wash jeans, black ballet slippers, a red purse, and a long brown coat.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • For the third round, Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, wore the label Monse — an oversized hybrid of a gray suit jacket and hoodie sweatshirt over flowing gray fleece pants, an outfit meant to mesh business wear with sports wear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The versatile sweatshirt is made from soft cotton with a plush fleece interior that’s perfect for chilly plane rides.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • Some pieces, such as the black faux fur jacket, would not have been possible to produce even just a few years ago.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There's no denying that teacup pets are simply adorable, but looking past the puppy-like fur, veterinarians question the ethics of breeding such a small animal.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fur

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