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 Cotton, wool, stainless steal and silk thread were used to create the final piece. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 These fibers can hold up to 27 times their weight in water and then store that moisture up to eight times longer than synthetics or wool. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 Dry your duvet cover on low heat with a set of wool dryer balls to promote even drying. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Are your trusty Levi’s or prized wool sport coats worth the cost of mending? — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Propaganda posters from the era from both the democratic United States and the Axis powers surround the imposing, heavy-duty boots, covered in animal hair and insulation.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The process began with Rhino 406, a light blue epoxy base coat applied on the concrete to seal surface irregularities and establish a protective barrier.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • The Yumiori Off Peak Full-zip Jacket from The North Face is a standout for its cool colorblock look and, of course, the tried-and-true functionality of its fully recycled fleece material.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • Sophie Reeder, 15, left her home in the 1300 block of Citrus Isle on the night of May 19, 2017, wearing a brown fur coat and a pair of Beats by Dre headphones over her head.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The species features mainly black fur, cape-like shoulders and a long tail, per Florida Atlantic University’s release.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of fur

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