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woolen

[wool-uhn] / ˈwʊl ən /
ADJECTIVE
woolly
Synonyms


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A shoemaker in town constructed the ball out of double-twisted woolen yarn, covered in calf’s skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

These materials are the difference between a dark winter sweater and a bright summer tank top, a luxurious cashmere scarf versus rough woolen mittens.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

Maximilian Davis’ Ferragamo collection both conceals and reveals, with oversized masculine woolen overcoats covering wispy, transparent embroidered dresses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

The Navajo became sheep herders and expert weavers of woolen textiles.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The camera pulled back to reveal an old man in coveralls, a woolen cap, and a greasy dark windbreaker.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt