woolens

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For decades, he has sold fine Scottish woolens on the city’s famed Royal Mile, just up the street from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch’s official residence in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

There is Scottish Claire, back in 1743, snug in warm woolens and riding clothes.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2018

Spain spent its American silver on manufactured goods from other countries, including English woolens.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Some of the ballerinas wore woolens and heeled character shoes, while others donned white tulle and fairy wings.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2016

If she had been home, she might have spent the dark afternoons spinning or sewing, but the mistress bought her woolens and calicoes at the village stores.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson