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 Parachute Eco Mattress $2,400 $1,920 Parachute Like all the bedding on Parachute’s site, the Eco mattress is made with utmost craftsmanship and high-quality materials—in this case pure New Zealand wool and 100% organic cotton. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 Plastic laundry balls aren’t as eco-friendly as wool laundry balls. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 Rather than pairing the pleated wool mini with its matching buttoned jacket, Swift kept it cool and casual in a black long-sleeve shirt, which showcased her snake pendant necklace that many took as a reference to Reputation (Taylor's Version). — Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials. — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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  1. hair
  2. coat
  3. fleece
  4. fur
Noun
  • After her skincare routine, Olivia gets her hair and makeup done, steams her voice, and puts on her onstage outfit.
    — Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Her hair was styled with a side part and featured soft curls.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of hair
Noun
  • Toss until butter is melted and evenly coats asparagus.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Then, a heavyweight knit and a fit that allows space for layering underneath while still being able to wear a coat on top is important.
    — Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Her husband Justin, meanwhile, wore his usual bulbous silhouette and teeny headgear: in a large textured black fleece, a red hoodie, beige trousers, suede brown moccasins, and a tight gray beanie.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, the Select team spoke to experts about how to take care of more than 23 fabric types, including cashmere, denim, fleece, leather and more.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • The viral TikTok gadget crushes fur and lint like nothing else.
    — Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • In 1903, after opening and expanding a fur business, Zukor made his foray in the movie business by launching a chain of penny arcades that showed films.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of fur

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