all-wool
Definition
Adjective: Made entirely of wool — describing fabric or garments that consist wholly of wool fibers, with no other materials blended in.
Usage Examples
- (The coat is made completely from wool.)
- (Sweaters made entirely of wool.)
- (The tag indicates pure wool content.)
Advanced Usage
- "all-wool fabric": cloth woven exclusively from wool yarn, often used for high-quality suits or blankets.
- Tailors recommend all-wool fabric for suits that need to hold their shape. (Fabric made solely of wool.)
- "all-wool garment": a piece of clothing made entirely of wool, typically requiring special care.
- She inherited an all-wool shawl from her grandmother. (A shawl composed entirely of wool.)
Variants and Related Words
- All-wool is a compound adjective; it does not have common variants. However, related terms include:
- Woolen (adj): made of wool, but may include blends.
- The woolen blanket is soft but contains some cotton. (Made of wool, not necessarily pure.)
- Pure wool (phrase): synonymous with all-wool.
- This hat is pure wool, not a mix. (Made entirely of wool.)
Synonyms
- Pure wool: completely made of wool.
- 100% wool: exactly the same meaning, often used on clothing labels.
- All-wool is the most common term for describing fabric composition.
Related Idioms
- "All wool and a yard wide": an old-fashioned idiom meaning genuine, of high quality, or thoroughly reliable.
- He is a friend who is all wool and a yard wide — you can always count on him. (He is completely trustworthy and sincere.)
- This offer is all wool and a yard wide; there are no hidden conditions. (The offer is entirely genuine and generous.)
Note: This idiom uses "wool" metaphorically and is not directly about fabric, but it is historically related to the concept of pure wool as a symbol of quality.