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 Arvind showed wool blends and dye solutions including new yellow and red reactive dye. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 In Milan, Margot Robbie appeared at the unveiling of RH Milan, The Gallery on Corso Venezia in a charcoal wool suit with a turtleneck and cropped sweater underneath. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Do not use rubbing alcohol on certain fabrics, including leather, rayon, silk, and wool. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 Many pollen-removing solvents are not suitable for delicate fabrics such as wool and silk. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • After 24 minutes a video assistant referee check took place with Chelsea players, Fernandez and Tosin Adarabioyo among them, protesting to referee Jarred Gillett that Calvert-Lewin had pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair when battling for an aerial ball.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Use this cosmic energy to update your physical presentation, whether that be your hair, nails, wardrobe, or beyond.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Nikki Glaser wears a light blue dress and boots with a cream coat to the ABC Studios in Hudson Square on April 22 in New York City.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike the CloudComfort version, it’s made from soft, warm fleece with a bit of stretch for a more relaxed feel.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • This elevated sweatshirt is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of even the busiest travel days, thanks to its sturdy stitching and premium fleece lining.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • Rihanna’s huge yellow fur dress, created by Chinese designer Guo Pei.
    Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Dander, fur, and dust can accumulate quickly, especially in spaces with carpeting or heavy foot traffic, where particles tend to settle and recirculate throughout the day.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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