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
  • Designed to minimize hard lines to invoke the feeling of being in nature, the spa will feature seven massage rooms and 11 stations for hair, makeup and nails.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • As grey hairs appear and other augurs of age become visible, Claire contends with the varied reactions of her small social circle.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 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
  • For instance, nobody is talking about fleece pricing or denim discounts.
    Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 22 May 2026
  • Rubio wore the same Nike Tech fleece two-piece tracksuit donned by former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro after his arrest.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • The woman told police the dogs were covered in ash and appeared to have some sort of accelerant on their fur, according to the outlets.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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