flax

noun

ˈflaks 

often attributive

1

: any of a genus (Linum of the family Linaceae, the flax family) of herbs

especially : a slender erect annual (L. usitatissimum) with blue flowers commonly cultivated for its bast fiber and seed

2

: the fiber of the flax plant especially when prepared for spinning

3

: any of several plants resembling flax

flaxy

ˈflak-sē 

adjective

Examples of flax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, healthier and generally better options on the market are available, such as flax, rice, and hemp. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

The complex also contains a blend of antioxidants, flax seed extract, and acetyl tetrapeptide-2, which work together to improve skin elasticity, maximize hydration, and even out the skin tone across the neck and décolleté. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026

Additionally, there was a jaw piece and the wig, which was made out of muka, a fiber produced from New Zealand flax. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

From Flax to Finished Fabric Springtex uses 100 percent European flax sourced directly from Normandy, France — the world’s premier flax-growing region, producing approximately 80 percent of global textile linen. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English fleax; akin to Old High German flahs flax, Latin plectere to braid — more at ply

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flax

• axe
• backs
• blacks
• cracks
• fax
• hacks
• jacks
• knacks
• lacks
• lakhs
• lax
• macs

Kids Definition

flax

noun

ˈflaks 

: a slender plant with blue flowers that is grown for its fiber from which linen is made and for its seed from which oil and livestock feed are obtained

also : its fiber