Wool

Pronunciation: /wʊl/

Definitions of wool

noun a textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other animals, used to make fabric and yarn

Example Sentences

A1 She knitted a scarf using soft wool.

A2 The sheep's wool was sheared and spun into yarn.

B1 The wool sweater kept her warm during the cold winter months.

B2 The wool industry plays a significant role in the economy of this region.

C1 The artisan hand-dyed the wool before weaving it into a beautiful tapestry.

C2 The luxurious wool fabric was sourced from the finest Merino sheep.

Examples of wool in a Sentence

formal The wool industry plays a significant role in the economy of many countries.

informal I love wearing wool sweaters in the winter, they keep me so warm.

slang That hat is made of some high-quality wool, it's legit.

figurative She pulled the wool over his eyes with her convincing lies.

Grammatical Forms of wool

• past tense: wove
• plural: wools
• comparative: woolier
• superlative: wooliest
• present tense: wools
• future tense: will wool
• perfect tense: have wooled
• continuous tense: is wooling
• singular: wool
• positive degree: wool
• infinitive: to wool
• gerund: wooling
• participle: wooled

Origin and Evolution of wool

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wool' can be traced back to the Old English word 'wull', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'wulla'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wool' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning referring to the soft, curly hair forming the fleece of sheep or other animals. However, its usage has expanded to include various textiles and products made from wool fibers.