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Wool

🇬🇧 UK /["/wʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wʊl/"]/

Meaning of Wool

the soft hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals

In simple words: A soft, warm material made from the hair of sheep.

Wool in a sentence

• Sheep were kept for their wool and meat.
• a ball of wool
• I bought knitting wool for a cardigan.
• She’s knitting a jumper in pure wool.
• She spun wool by hand to weave into clothing.
• This scarf is 100% wool.
• pure new wool
• a wool blanket/sweater

How to use Wool

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate for discussing clothing, textiles, and animal products. Avoid in contexts not related to fabric or materials.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a warm, fuzzy sheep wearing a cozy wool sweater.

Related words

Collocations with Wool

• thick
• fine
• soft
• ball
• skein
• produce
• spin
• card
• merchant
• trade
• shop
• thick
• fine
• soft
• ball
• skein
• produce
• spin
• card
• merchant
• trade
• shop
• thick
• fine
• soft
• ball
• skein
• produce
• spin
• card
• merchant
• trade
• shop

Synonyms for Wool

• fiber
• yarn
• cashmere
• alpaca
• merino

Opposites of Wool

• cotton
• synthetic fabric

Common mistakes with Wool

• Confused with 'woolen', which refers to items made of wool.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'wooll'.
• Using it in place of 'fur' for animal hair.

Frequently asked questions about Wool

What does Wool mean?

A soft, warm material made from the hair of sheep.

What is the definition of Wool?

the soft hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals

How do you use Wool in a sentence?

Sheep were kept for their wool and meat.

Can you give another example of Wool?

a ball of wool

What are synonyms for Wool?

Common alternatives include fiber, yarn, cashmere, alpaca, merino.

What is the opposite of Wool?

Opposite meanings include cotton, synthetic fabric.

What words go with Wool?

It commonly pairs with thick, fine, soft, ball, skein, produce, spin, card, merchant, trade, shop, thick, fine, soft, ball, skein, produce, spin, card, merchant, trade, shop, thick, fine, soft, ball, skein, produce, spin, card, merchant, trade, shop.

What are common mistakes when using Wool?

Confused with 'woolen', which refers to items made of wool. Incorrectly spelling it as 'wooll'. Using it in place of 'fur' for animal hair.

How do you pronounce Wool?

US: /["/wʊl/"]/, UK: /["/wʊl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wool?

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate for discussing clothing, textiles, and animal products. Avoid in contexts not related to fabric or materials.

What CEFR level is Wool?

"Wool" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.