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 Their flagship mattress consists of eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, wool batting, and latex. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025 The wool tweed blazer, which featured a removable scarf with fringe detailing, appeared to be made by Dior and retails for $5,500 on the fashion giant's website. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 In fact, several TikTok users drew comparison between the curly-haired dog's new hairdo and sheep with their distinctive wool. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The people take care of their herds and use the wool for warmth. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • The man has dark brown skin and dark brown hair and was last seen wearing dark pants and a red shirt, Moncayo said.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Antioch police have pursued multiple leads and are working with police in other jurisdictions in an attempt to locate Bos. Bos is five-foot-four, weighs about 200 pounds, has dark brown hair and brown eyes.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The references to finance bro fleeces and Eighties power suits being flipped or exaggerated align with her signature aesthetic.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Similar arguments have ensued over whether a Snuggie — the oversized fleece robes with sleeves and hoods — is a blanket or a garment, which would carry different duty rates.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
  • On March 15, the Verity star attended Moncler Grenoble's snowy fall/winter 2025 fashion show in Courchevel, France, wearing a dramatic chocolate fur coat with a complete look from the luxury outerwear brand.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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