woolen

1 of 2

adjective

wool·​en ˈwu̇-lən 

variants or woollen

1

: made of wool

2

: of or relating to the manufacture or sale of woolen products

woolen mills

woolen

2 of 2

noun

variants or woollen

1

: a fabric made of wool and especially of woolen yarns having a fuzzy or napped face (as for use in clothing or blankets) compare worsted

2

: garments of woolen fabric

—usually used in plural

Examples of woolen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Dolce & Gabbana double-breasted pinstripe ensemble featured a woolen Turlington jacket with organza flower and matching woolen trousers. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Many shoppers emerge carrying the distinctive woolen blankets in clear handle bags. —Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Noun

James Johnston, the son of founder Alexander Johnston, was fascinated with the fiber and transformed the mill into Britain's primary source for luxury woolens and estate tweeds. —Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024

That company traces its history to 1830 in Plum Run, Pa., where founder John Rich opened a woolen mill. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

woolen

1 of 2 adjective

wool·​en

variants or woollen

ˈwu̇l-ən 

1

: made of wool

2

: of or relating to the manufacture or sale of woolen products

woolen

2 of 2 noun

variants or woollen

1

: a fabric made of wool

2

: garments of woolen fabric

—usually used in plural