adj

woolen

WUU-luhn

Woolen (adj) means Made of wool. Example: “He pulled on a thick woolen coat before heading out into the snow.”

adj

Made of wool.

"He pulled on a thick woolen coat before heading out into the snow."

noun

A garment made of wool.

"She packed a few woolens for the cold trip north."

How to use woolen

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes clothing or fabric made from wool, or refers to such garments themselves.

UK vs US

British English often spells this "woollen" with a double L; American English uses "woolen."

woolens plural, Woolens plural

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From Old English wyllen, "made of wool," from the same root as "wool."

Origin: Old English

wool woollen

wool yarn fleece

stolen Gwendolen

What does “woolen” mean?

The word “woolen” means made of wool. In plain terms, describes clothing or fabric made from wool, or refers to such garments themselves.

How do you pronounce “woolen”?

“Woolen” is pronounced WUU-luhn (/ˈwʊlən/ in IPA).

How do you use “woolen” in a sentence?

Here is “woolen” used in a sentence: “He pulled on a thick woolen coat before heading out into the snow.”

What part of speech is “woolen”?

Depending on how it is used, “woolen” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “woolen” come from?

The word “woolen” comes from Old English. From Old English wyllen, "made of wool," from the same root as "wool.".

How many meanings does “woolen” have?

“Woolen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made of wool.

wool yarn fleece