wools

plural of wool
as in coats
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wools Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London. Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere. Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026 Here, the clothes are defined by impeccable fabrics—cashmere, silk-linen blends, fine wools. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026 There’s a distinct air of the English countryside running through this season’s biggest trends, and this outfit—complete with its plaids and rich wools—simply aces it. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025 Changing your name for the month would help showcase the array of plant wools—made from cotton, linen, hemp, orange waste, lavender flowers, soy, nettles, and more. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wools
Noun
  • Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Both dressed in long coats, Penelope and her mom stopped for a mirror selfie.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • When an insect brushes against these hairs, the leaves snap shut.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • And unlike brow gels that wash off at the end of the day, these formulas stain the hairs and, in some cases, the skin beneath them for results that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Archroma presented FiberColors, a range of dyes that are synthesized with a minimum of 50 percent wool waste, specifically fleeces that sheep farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wools. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on wools

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!