How to Use wool in a Sentence

wool

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  • She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.
  • Made from 80% wool, these gloves have a soft-to-the-touch feel.
    — Jaimie Potters, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
  • This wool cap doesn't scream the brand at you... but those who know, know.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The fluffy design is fun and unique for a shoe, and nods to the brand's use of sheep's wool.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022
  • What's so 10 years ago about boots, pants, scarf, and a long wool coat?
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Wear a pair of wool socks under boots to keep toes toasty while out and about.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Style it with a classic wool coat and some peep-toe pumps.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • The upper is made from soft sheepskin, and there’s a cozy wool footbed to cradle the feet.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Avoid wool and fleece, which are too good at keeping you warm.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 June 2024
  • Made of a wool/acrylic blend this toque feels soft against the skin and wicks moisture to keep them warm and dry.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
  • It's made from a dreamy merino wool that can keep any chill out.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The brand’s pieces like a vinyl leather trench coat and wool coat are classic staples.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Opt for a subtle green dress shirt, like this wool one by Eton ($325).
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Was the Webb Telescope life lesson worthy of the joke that pulled the wool over our eyes?
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Lavigne paired the tee with thigh-high boots and a floor-length wool coat (in all black, of course).
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2023
  • And unlike some wool socks that are itchy, these are soft and comfy.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Plant fibers like cotton and linen work well for warmer climates, but lack the bounce of wool.
    — Connie Chang, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • From the get-go, anyone could have told me that a tailored navy wool coat would be a smart choice.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The quality of the wool on this blanket is clearly very good, too.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • For the face, hot-glue a small piece of wool roving to the egg to create a beard, trimming as needed.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • These, made of merino wool, will carry you through the season.
    — Town & Country, 6 Feb. 2023
  • This smart Thom Browne style has an air of classic menswear about it, thanks to its Donegal wool face.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2023
  • This peacoat is a shorter style and uses a blend with 60% wool in the fabric.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
  • So put on some wool socks, a good movie and strap the thunder jacket on your furry friends.
    — Dan Carson, Chron, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Radcliffe was wearing a blue and yellow wool hat and blue puffer coat.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 26 Mar. 2023
  • And there's only so much a pair of comfy slippers, wool socks, and a fluffy fleece can do to keep you warm.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022
  • It’s made of extra-fine merino wool that’s been washed and boiled for a softer, warmer, and more durable feel.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Nov. 2023
  • That said, some heavy wool items may require the heat of a dryer to dry out thoroughly.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The entrance of these boots is lined with a cozy wool blend that will feel gentle against the skin while trapping warmth, and suede bows at the front add dainty detailing to an otherwise simple shoe.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
  • More than 1000 years ago along the fabled Silk Road, caravans funneled silk and cotton west to Europe while wool, glass, gold, and silver traveled east to China.
    — Byandrew Lawler, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024

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