How to Use woolen in a Sentence

woolen

1 of 2 adjective
  • Sheep shearing is the process by which the woolen fleece of a sheep is cut off.
    — Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2020
  • This is pure norteño comfort food—a warm, woolen shawl wrapped around your shoulders.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 27 Jan. 2020
  • Do not toss on a thick pair of woolen socks or multilayer socks.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Groups of men in woolen hats and winter jackets were boarding the train, too.
    — New York Times, 5 Mar. 2022
  • But how did the plain, dark, woolen suit come to command such allegiance?
    — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • The dam was erected in the late 19th century to serve a woolen mill.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The Tommies had played in that old gym since the days of woolen uniforms and canvas high-tops.
    — Rachel Blount, Star Tribune, 6 Feb. 2021
  • Some players donned woolen winter caps in the elements and others were in short sleeves.
    — Bill Pennington, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2021
  • And these warm, woolen tartan skirts are offered in color palettes beyond the red check.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The box was made with a lathe and was packed with earth and stone, below which was a purple woolen cloth covering the coins.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2022
  • To igloos and the universal tragedy of the moment when ice, somehow, slides inside your woolen sock.
    — Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Thursday dawned 37 degrees and with spitballs of snow dropping from a low, woolen sky.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2022
  • One was draped in a woolen blanket, while others were found with items buried beside them, including amphoras and large shells.
    — Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The police said the gunman was about 30 years old and was wearing dark clothes, including a dark woolen cap.
    — Sewell Chan, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2016
  • One was interred with two sizable shells by its head, while another was lovingly draped in a woolen blanket.
    — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Witnesses to the attack reported that the gunman, dressed in dark clothes and a woolen cap, had escaped on foot.
    — Nick Cumming-Bruce and Jack Ewing, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2016
  • Two men, dressed in winter coats and woolen hats to defend against the frigid night air, walk side-by-side through the crowded streets of downtown Seoul.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Wearing woolen garments that should have been stashed away weeks ago, many were also sporting trekking poles, binoculars and long-lens cameras.
    — Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
  • Bernie Sanders bundled up on a folding chair in woolen mittens at the inauguration?
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2021
  • Tim Micklin sells thick woolen blankets and large specialty flags out of the back of a white van in Gila Bend.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2021
  • When its corner is bitten off, the pastry unravels like woolen yarn exposing the inner filling.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The women bow and pray intently, and one young worshiper, in a thick puffy jacket and a woolen cap, seems especially focused upon her task.
    — Gary Shteyngart, Smithsonian, 23 May 2017
  • The women bow and pray intently, and one young worshiper, in a thick puffy jacket and a woolen cap, seems especially focused upon her task.
    — Gary Shteyngart, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
  • Woolrich, a centuries-old brand built on its durable and high-quality outerwear, is known for buffalo check patterns and woolen clothing.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Vendors sell woolen items, glassware, food and candy, while a cafe offers Icelandic hot dogs and other traditional treats.
    — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The initial unboxing of these woolen treasures in 2023 was colorful.
    — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The best way to wash woolen clothing in order to maintain its integrity is to wash your garments in cold water using a gentle laundry detergent.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
  • So, on a recent morning, two dozen partisans, men and women from their early 20s to mid-70s, wrapped in heavy coats and woolen hats, stood in their yard.
    — Jeffrey Gettleman, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • So, on a recent morning, two dozen partisans, men and women from their early 20s to mid 70s, wrapped in heavy coats and woolen hats, stood in their yard.
    — Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2022

woolen

2 of 2 noun
  • Turns out those heavy woolen sweaters are more than a fashion statement.
    — Gordy Megroz, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The hat is made of woolen felt, but the exact type of wool is unknown until further testing.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Dyne, on the opposite end, won with a grey-and-black woolen snowsuit, paired with a (non-wool) snowboard.
    — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 19 July 2017
  • Daniela's eyes, peeking out between her pink woolen hat and surgical mask, drip tears of extreme pain.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 17 May 2017
  • Wrapped in woolen blankets, caps and shawls, some of the migrants camping on Monday held their feet above the fire to keep warm.
    — Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2017
  • At one point he was depicted wearing an octagonal cap and a coarse woolen jacket.
    — Amy Qin, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Beautiful woolen tapestries inspired by the Dolomites adorned the walls.
    — Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The dam was built to serve a woolen mill that operated at the site starting in the late 19th century.
    — John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2020
  • Knitted woolen bonnets meanwhile made reference to the queen's love of outdoor pursuits.
    — Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Not visiting the Billy Goat often enough so that the aroma seeps into your woolens.
    — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Last week, Dunshee was wearing a thick down men’s jacket and woolen gloves during his sentencing hearing.
    — oregonlive, 5 Nov. 2019
  • Wrapped in down parkas and woolen mittens, explore the ephemeral wonderland of snow walls, crystal domes, and whimsical ice sculptures.
    — Jonathan Irish, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
  • There is nothing fancy, expensive, or luxurious about a pair of ugly woolen hygge socks—and that is a vital feature of hygge.
    — Anne Roderique-Jones, SELF, 25 Dec. 2018
  • Use it on whites, colors, synthetic fabrics, woolens and blends for a deep clean that won't damage delicate materials.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
  • On July 7, 1962, Backeberg left her home to pick up a paycheck at the local woolen mill.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Scabies, ringworm, rashes from numerous unknown sources and unwashed skin was wrapped in clothing of stiff linen, smelly woolens or coarse calico.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • But in a more recent era, the fish have been literally hitting a wall as dams popped up all over the region, powering grist and woolen mills and later factories.
    — Lisa W. Foderaro, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2020
  • Peer into their forbidding black hoods and gaily stitched pieces of hot-pink woolen felt inside invite unexpected visual caresses.
    — Christopher Knightart Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Today, the village is awash with women dressed in 15th-century woolen tunics, men in pseudo-Robin Hood gear.
    — David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Soft shoulders, flowy cuts, patch pockets, and minimal (if any) flourishes all result in a sense of ease and versatility that sharp, woolen suits just can’t achieve.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2023
  • During their closing sale, items are 40 percent off — woolens, baptismal gowns and other children's clothing, Irish name histories and coats of arms.
    — Joyce Smith, kansascity, 12 June 2018
  • For more than 100 years, Pendelton has crafted quality woolen goods, and this outdoor blanket is no different.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • On the horizon, Marie is rolling out woolens, like a wide-lapel wrap coat, which will be shoppable at pop-ups in New York and Palm Beach, Fla.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Textured paper, rhythmic canvases, and woolen weaves subtly adorn the walls without detracting from the meadow and orchard views or the architectural presence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The tariffs would affect £35 million ($45 million) of exports, spanning woolen jumpers, suits, pajamas, swimwear and linen, Mansell said.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN, 18 Oct. 2019
  • William Baker, who formed an English colony in the area, built the Italianate-style home in 1860 and ran a woolen mill in Decorah.
    — Brian E. Clark, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2017
  • To do so, use a mild detergent that's safe for woolens and cashmeres, like Eucalan Fine Fabric Wash, by dabbing a small amount onto the stain using a damp rag.
    — Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 21 Oct. 2016
  • In their chat with host Rebecca Milzoff, the four discuss everything from how the cast has adapted with the addition of new members to the unique challenges of dancing in very-warm woolen suits.
    — Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Tweed, the hairy woolen fabric closely associated with English country pursuits and American Ivy style, is a bona fide icon in the world of textiles.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
  • One of winter’s most exciting emerging silhouettes is the cocoon coat—our term for the soft, sculptural woolen pieces that fit right in with the offbeat brand of minimalism that’s so popular among fashion people right now.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025

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