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Definition of woolen

woolen

/ˈwʊl.ən/
(UK: woollen)
wool · en
Plural:woolens
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woolen Lexical Profile

woolen Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Made of or relating to wool.

Example

"She packed a heavy woolen sweater for the autumn camping trip in the mountains."

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• noun

1

American Garments or articles of clothing made of wool, especially when used in the plural.

Example

"Before winter arrived, he took his heavy woolens out of the cedar chest."

2

American Woven fabric or yarn made from carded wool fibers that have not been combed, resulting in a soft, fuzzy texture.

Example

"The tailor selected a durable woolen for the winter overcoat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Woolen" is the standard American English spelling, whereas "woollen" (with a double "l") is standard in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

woofer
woohoo
wool
woolen
woolens
woolgrower
woolies

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English wullen ('made of wool'), formed from wull ('wool') and the suffix -en.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woolen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woolen
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