Word
woollen
US/ˈwʊɫən/
UK/wˈʊlən/
US spelling · woolen
Definition
adj. made of wool, which is the soft hair from sheep or similar animals.
adj. made entirely or partly of wool. Typically used attributively before a noun to describe clothing or textiles.
Examples
“She wore a thick woollen sweater to stay warm.”
“The local market is famous for its hand-knitted woollen blankets and winter accessories.”
“Traditional woollen garments remain popular in the highlands due to their natural insulation properties and ability to retain warmth even when damp.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a thick woollen sweater to stay warm.”
contextual
“The local market is famous for its hand-knitted woollen blankets and winter accessories.”
complex
“Traditional woollen garments remain popular in the highlands due to their natural insulation properties and ability to retain warmth even when damp.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies. In American English, the spelling is usually 'woolen' with one 'l'.
Pitfall
a woollen of sweater
a woollen sweater
Woollen is an adjective and should modify the noun directly without 'of'.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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