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fleece

Pronunciation: [fliːs]

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Learn how to use fleece in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) fleece is a soft, warm fabric. It is often used to make jackets or blankets that help keep you cozy in cold weather.

Example

I love wearing my fleece jacket when it's chilly outside.

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The sweater is not made of fleece; it's actually made of cotton.

Example

Do you prefer fleece or wool for your winter clothes?

Context: “animal products”

(noun) fleece also means the wool that comes from sheep. It's the fluffy stuff that keeps sheep warm and can be made into all kinds of wool products.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep to collect its fleece for knitting.

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The dog doesn't have fleece; it has short, coarse hair instead.

Example

How much fleece do we need to make a blanket?

Context: “trickery”

(verb) to fleece someone means to trick them or take their money unfairly. Imagine if someone sold you a broken toy and took your lunch money.

Example

He managed to fleece the con artist out of his cash with a clever trick.

Example

She didn't fleece her friends; they all got what they paid for.

Example

Did he really try to fleece you with that offer?

How to pronounce fleece

Pronunciation: [fliːs]

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