flaxseed

noun

flax·​seed ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 

: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement

called also linseed

Examples of flaxseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pour about 1/4 cup of canola, flaxseed, or vegetable oil over the surface of the griddle, and scrub the oil into the surface using a pumice grill block. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Chia, hemp and flaxseed oil capsules provide a third type of omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, an antioxidant with the important job of turning food into energy. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Similar to chia seeds, ground flaxseeds have a mild thickening effect. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026

Mixed Grain Cereals With Nuts and Seeds Some cereals combine ingredients such as oats, wheat, barley, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, or almonds. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flaxseed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• impede
• indeed

Kids Definition

flaxseed

noun

flax·​seed ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 

: the small seed of flax used as a source of linseed oil and in medicinal preparations

Medical Definition

flaxseed

noun

flax·​seed ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 

: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient in treating inflammatory conditions of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary passages, and as a dietary supplement

called also linseed