woolen

American  

[wool-uhn] / ˈwʊl ən /

especially British, woollen

noun

1. any cloth of carded wool yarn of which the fibers vary in length: bulkier, looser, and less regular than worsted.

2. woolens, wool cloth or clothing.

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adjective

1. made or consisting of wool.

   woolen cloth.

2. of or relating to wool or woolen fabrics.

Other Word Forms

• half-woolen
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of woolen

before 1050; Middle English wollen (adj. and noun), Old English wullen, wyllen (noun). See wool, -en ²

Example Sentences

"This is incredible. It's unreal," Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen said.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

A drive that seemingly ended with an incomplete pass on third down was kept alive when Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was penalized for taunting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Nacua was the intended target on the play in question, and the pass was picked off by Riq Woolen.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

Their additions, along with retaining veteran Michael Jackson, a full-time starter in 2022, and backup Artie Burns led some to wonder if Woolen has a tenuous hold on his starting job.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Woolen tapestries covered the walls, and a pair of wide latticework doors looked out upon the godswood.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin