The Woolsack

Synonyms of the Woolsack

• the Lord Chancellor's seat
• the seat of the Lord Speaker
• the wool bale

Collocations of the Woolsack

the Woolsack tradition

Frequency: 80 %

Sitting on the Woolsack is a long-standing tradition in the British Parliament.

the Woolsack sits

Frequency: 70 %

Traditionally, the Woolsack sits at the center of the House of Lords chamber.

the Woolsack represents

Frequency: 60 %

In British parliamentary tradition, the Woolsack represents the importance of the House of Lords.

the Woolsack symbolizes

Frequency: 45 %

The Woolsack symbolizes the authority of the British monarch in Parliament.

Idiomatic Expressions for the Woolsack

• Phrase: from the Woolsack
  Meaning: coming from a position of authority or power
  Usage: The new law was announced from the Woolsack, indicating it had the full support of the government.