Meaning & use

Woollen

adjective·Everyday

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Made of wool or resembling wool in texture.

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She wrapped herself in a thick woollen blanket to stay warm by the fire.

The shop specializes in handmade woollen sweaters from local sheep farms.

A note on using this word

The British spelling with double 'l'; American English generally spells it 'woolen'.

Words with a similar meaning

woolwoolly

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