often attributive
1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various hairy mammals and especially the sheep made up of a matrix of keratin fibers and covered with minute scales
2
: a product of wool
especially
: a woven fabric or garment of such fabric
3
a
: a dense felted pubescence especially on a plant : tomentum
b
: a filamentous mass
—usually used in combination
compare mineral wool, steel wool
Examples of wool in a Sentence
She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.
the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available
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Middleton has subtly upped the ante with her wardrobe, dabbling in trendier takes on classic British staples, like wool separates, suiting, and outdoor apparel—specifically the barn jacket, which was a key piece in Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip's winter wardrobes.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter is featured in a new concept called Color Play, which combines a wool weft with a warp dyed in natural indigo.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The first collection utilizes sculptural wool, technical waterproof gabardine, plush shearling and animal-free fur.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter is featured in a new concept called Color Play, which combines a wool weft with a warp dyed in natural indigo.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The first collection utilizes sculptural wool, technical waterproof gabardine, plush shearling and animal-free fur.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wool
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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wool. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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wool
noun1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various mammals and especially the sheep
2
: a fabric or garment made of wool
3
: material that resembles a mass of wool
wooled
adjective
ˈwu̇ld
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