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

The four-ounce formula is made with organic aloe and includes ingredients such as tremella mushroom extract, hyaluronic acid, quinoa seed extract, hemp seed extract, flaxseed and green tea. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

And while protein is often a priority for GLP-1 users, don’t overlook thiamine-rich foods like beans, whole grains, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, salmon and pork. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2026

Try adding ground flaxseed to oatmeal, smoothies, pancake batter, muffins, or yogurt. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 5 Aug. 2026

Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 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