often attributive
1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various hairy mammals and especially the sheep made up of a matrix of keratin fibers and covered with minute scales
2
: a product of wool
especially
: a woven fabric or garment of such fabric
3
a
: a dense felted pubescence especially on a plant : tomentum
b
: a filamentous mass
—usually used in combination
compare mineral wool, steel wool
Examples of wool in a Sentence
She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.
the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available
Recent Examples on the Web
On the other hand, the rough wool and tweed fabrics and a somber color palette of grays and muddy browns brought a level of seriousness to women’s fashion.
—
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
These are 100 percent Merino wool, which is less common than a Merino/synthetic blend.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Though not necessary, some people prefer to wear an additional wool or synthetic base layer under their cycling jersey when riding in cold climates.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Main exports include clothing, diamonds, water, power, wool and mohair.
—Michelle Gumede and Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wool
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
These are 100 percent Merino wool, which is less common than a Merino/synthetic blend.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Though not necessary, some people prefer to wear an additional wool or synthetic base layer under their cycling jersey when riding in cold climates.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Main exports include clothing, diamonds, water, power, wool and mohair.
—Michelle Gumede and Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wool
Cite this Entry
“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wool. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
wool
noun1
: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various mammals and especially the sheep
2
: a fabric or garment made of wool
3
: material that resembles a mass of wool
wooled
adjective
ˈwu̇ld
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share