fleece
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fliːs/
KK: /flis/
noun
Definition
A soft covering made of wool, often from sheep, or a type of fabric that feels soft and warm.
Example
She wore a warm fleece jacket on the chilly day.
Conversation
I just bought a new jacket made of fleece for winter.
That sounds really warm! I love fleece fabric.
Yeah, it's so cozy and perfect for chilly days.
You'll definitely stay warm; I should get one too!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wool
fur
coat
Antonyms
skin
baldness
bare
transitive verb
Definition
To cheat someone out of their money or property; to swindle.
Example
The con artist tried to fleece the unsuspecting tourists.
Tense Forms
Past: fleeced
Past Participle: fleeced
Conversation
I heard some people try to fleece tourists in that area.
Yeah, I've heard about those scams — it's really unfortunate.
It's crazy how they can actually fleece someone without them realizing it.
Root Explanation
Fleece → The word originates from Old English 'fleece', meaning the wool covering of a sheep. It refers specifically to the soft, woolly coat that sheep produce.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for the wool covering of a sheep — that's why 'fleece' refers to the wool from a sheep.
Visually Confused Words
unfleece
fleche
unfleeced