Woolen Meaning in English
word
ˈwʊɫən
WOO-luhn
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 lanaPortuguese (BR): de lãPortuguese (PT): de lãChinese (Simplified): 羊毛的Chinese (Traditional): 羊毛的Hindi: ऊन काArabic: صوفيBengali: উল - উলেন (উল দিয়ে তৈরি)Russian: шерстянойJapanese: ウールの - ウール製のVietnamese: len - làm bằng lenKorean: 양모의 - 울로 만든Turkish: yün - yünlüUrdu: اون سے بنا ہوا - اونیIndonesian: 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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