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 It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair. Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Male members of the wedding party wore gray wool suits with navy-blue ties and the women wore navy blue satin and chiffon dresses. Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Avocado also sells a vegan mattress that incorporates cotton in lieu of the Green mattress’s wool. Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024 While options range in texture—leather, structure wool, even sequin—an aforementioned leather skirt, like the one below from Pixie Market, is the most polished pick of them all. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wool 
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Noun
  • Black eyes, dark hair, Han is blocking the exit, standing with his hands on his hips, like a big fat X.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Higher doses for women can cause side effects including acne, excessive body hair and even body odor.
    Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Keep reading to find more button coats inspired by the star below.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • What is great about the fur coats is their versatility.
    Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The top of this hat is constructed out of a fleece made from wool and silk that effectively let heat escape while providing warmth.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This Lululemon set will get the job done with a fleece lining that’ll keep their fingers from freezing.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The pockets are even lined with fur to protect your hands from the elements.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • What is great about the fur coats is their versatility.
    Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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