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 Staying cool doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style, and this merino wool dress is naturally temperature-regulating and has a breezy cap-sleeve silhouette that moves with you. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 It is traditionally made from wool or mohair with a soft, cloud-like feel. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Pair them with denim or linen pants in the summertime or style with a wool pencil skirt come fall. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Ippolito’s tip is to go with high quality synthetic fibers and wool-synthetic fiber blends. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The positivity rate rose to 21% among employees who underwent random hair testing, according to the company’s annual Drug Testing Index.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • As the world entered the 19th century, blue coats and yellow waistcoats were adopted as part of the dress code.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Then, Depp emerged, fully transformed into the curmudgeonly character with makeup and Scrooge’s iconic black coat and matching top hat.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 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
  • His name was taken from his great-grandfather, a prominent real estate investor and fur trader who died as the wealthiest individual in America.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The result is a bulbous body covered in scraggly fur atop four spindly legs, a stout head and little to no neck.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of fur

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