lint

noun

1
a
: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping
b
: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric
2
: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple
lintless adjective
linty adjective

Examples of lint in a Sentence

I always have lint in my pocket. The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of lint was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lint

noun
1
: loose fibers or bits of thread
2
lintless adjective
linty adjective

Medical Definition

lint

noun
1
: a soft fleecy material used for poultices and dressings for wounds and made from linen usually by scraping
2
British : sterile cotton cloth used for dressings

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