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

To make your smoothies even more filling, try high-fiber add-ins like chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, and psyllium husk. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Nov. 2026

Incorporate ground flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts into your meals for your fill of ALA. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

For a balanced smoothie, consider combining fruit with vegetables, plain yogurt or kefir, and ingredients such as oats, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Grinding flaxseeds also makes their nutrients easier to access. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 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