Woolen Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwʊɫən

WOO-luhn

UK

wˈʊlən

WOOL-uhn

Definition

Made from or relating to wool, a soft material from sheep and some other animals, usually used for clothes and textiles.

Usage & Nuances

'Woolen' describes things made from wool, especially clothing and blankets. In American English, 'woolen' and 'wool' (adjective) are both used. 'Woolen' is more formal or old-fashioned than just saying 'wool sweater.' It is not used for raw wool or animals.

• Spanish: de lana
• Portuguese (BR): de lã
• Portuguese (PT): de lã
• Chinese (Simplified): 羊毛的
• Chinese (Traditional): 羊毛的
• Hindi: ऊन का
• Arabic: صوفي
• Bengali: উল - উলেন (উল দিয়ে তৈরি)
• Russian: шерстяной
• Japanese: ウールの - ウール製の
• Vietnamese: len - làm bằng len
• Korean: 양모의 - 울로 만든
• Turkish: yün - yünlü
• Urdu: اون سے بنا ہوا - اونی
• Indonesian: wol - berbahan wol

Example Sentences

She wore a woolen scarf in the winter.

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This blanket is very warm because it is woolen.

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My grandmother gave me a pair of woolen socks.

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I love the feel of a woolen sweater on a cold day.

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Do you know how to wash woolen clothes without ruining them?

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All the hats in this shop are handmade and woolen.

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