Woollen

/ˈwʊlən/
adjective

Made from wool, a type of soft, thick material that comes from sheep.

She was wearing a thick woollen sweater to stay warm.
Visual representation of "woollen" - Made from wool, a type of soft, thick material that comes from sheep.

Often appears as...

  • woollen sweater
  • woollen socks
adjective

Made from wool, a type of soft, thick material that comes from sheep.

She was wearing a thick woollen sweater to stay warm.
Visual representation of "woollen" - Made from wool, a type of soft, thick material that comes from sheep.

Often appears as...

  • woollen sweater
  • woollen socks
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Visual representation of "woollen"
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Winter Apparel

Woollen typically describes clothing suitable for cold weather, like sweaters and scarves.

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His woollen mittens kept his hands toasty.
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Natural Fibers

Woollen items are natural and biodegradable, different from synthetic materials.

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She prefers woollen blankets for their eco-friendliness.
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Texture Connotation

Woollen may suggest a soft, comfy, and slightly heavy texture to native speakers.

Illustration for Texture Connotation
The baby's woollen cap was incredibly soft.
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Winter Apparel

Woollen typically describes clothing suitable for cold weather, like sweaters and scarves.

Illustration for Winter Apparel
His woollen mittens kept his hands toasty.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Natural Fibers

Woollen items are natural and biodegradable, different from synthetic materials.

Illustration for Natural Fibers
She prefers woollen blankets for their eco-friendliness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Texture Connotation

Woollen may suggest a soft, comfy, and slightly heavy texture to native speakers.

Illustration for Texture Connotation
The baby's woollen cap was incredibly soft.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Winter Apparel

Woollen typically describes clothing suitable for cold weather, like sweaters and scarves.

Illustration for Winter Apparel
His woollen mittens kept his hands toasty.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Natural Fibers

Woollen items are natural and biodegradable, different from synthetic materials.

Illustration for Natural Fibers
She prefers woollen blankets for their eco-friendliness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Texture Connotation

Woollen may suggest a soft, comfy, and slightly heavy texture to native speakers.

Illustration for Texture Connotation
The baby's woollen cap was incredibly soft.
Visual representation of the word "Woollen"

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now some of you are sitting here thinking what planet are these people on why on earth are you crocheting a reef woollen nests and wetness aren't exactly two concepts that go together why not chisel a coral reef out of marble cast

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conservationists continue to reassess damage from the quake many of the pandas in the woollen reserve have already been moved to a safer and perhaps more

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The beautiful math of...

now some of you are sitting here thinking what planet are these people on why on earth are you crocheting a reef woollen nests and wetness aren't exactly two concepts that go together why not chisel a coral reef out of marble cast

Video examples

Quake Pandas Hanging On...

conservationists continue to reassess damage from the quake many of the pandas in the woollen reserve have already been moved to a safer and perhaps more

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