woolen

1 of 2

adjective

wool·​en ˈwu̇-lən 

variants or woollen

1

: made of wool

2

: of or relating to the manufacture or sale of woolen products

woolen mills

woolen

2 of 2

noun

variants or woollen

1

: a fabric made of wool and especially of woolen yarns having a fuzzy or napped face (as for use in clothing or blankets) compare worsted entry 1

2

: garments of woolen fabric

—usually plural

Examples of woolen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The slipdress, for example, ended up in black tulle with a heavy band of faux fur at the hem, which can be worn under a woolen coat. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Head up the highway a few miles to buy a woolen blanket or take a factory tour at the historic Faribault Mill. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for woolen

• bullen
• pullen
• woollen

Kids Definition

woolen

1 of 2 adjective

wool·​en

variants or woollen

ˈwu̇l-ən 

1

: made of wool

2

: of or relating to the manufacture or sale of woolen products

woolen

2 of 2 noun

variants or woollen

1

: a fabric made of wool

2

: garments of woolen fabric

—usually used in plural