lambswool

noun

lambs·​wool ˈlamz-ˌwu̇l How to pronounce lambswool (audio)
variants or lamb's wool
: a soft wool or woolen fabric from the first shearing of young sheep
often used before another noun
a lambswool sweater

Examples of lambswool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Grace White leather interior, meanwhile, is loaded with extras, including a bespoke dashboard clock, lambswool floor mats, a glass sunroof, a leather headliner, picnic tables, and massaging seats in the rear. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024 The king-sized bed, topped with a lambswool mattress and pure cotton linen that smelt of eucalyptus and lavender oil, offered a restful night’s sleep, as did the sound of the waves lapping at the shoreline. Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2024 This option from Green Vivid is our pick for best dusting tool made with lambswool because of its performance and its appearance. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 This ultra-soft blanket is made from 100% soft virgin lambswool and handmade in Germany, woven in a versatile shade of grey. Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lambswool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lambswool was in 1552

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“Lambswool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambswool. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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