linen

adjective

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lin·en | \ ˈli-nən

Definition of linen

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : made of flax

2 : made of or resembling linen

linen

noun

Definition of linen (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and luster

b : thread or yarn spun from flax

2 : clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabric

3 : paper made from linen fibers or with a linen finish

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Examples of linen in a Sentence

Noun She washes the linen every week.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Whether it's blended into sheets or clothing, linen is summer's fabric of choice for a reason. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Instead of dry-cleaner bags, plastic garment bags, or plastic storage bins, opt for protective storage bags or bins made of linen or cotton. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Throughout the house, Vroom used a lot of linen and wool. — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 22 July 2022 Rubeo ordered 50 yards of linen to drape on Bale, expertly arranging it to conceal secret aspects like the cooling system that would keep the actor from overheating and the harness added when Gorr flew through the air. — New York Times, 13 July 2022 The yacht venders were in suits, but the new owners were in upscale Euro casual: untucked linen, tight jeans, twelve-hundred-dollar Prada sneakers. — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The gorgeous dipped ceramic candles are available in blueberry, honeysuckle, hyacinth, linen, maple, and peach scents. — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 Wimbledon is white linen, polished gold, light cotton fineries, ascots and the Duke and Duchess of Kent in the royal box. — Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 4 July 2022 First things first, look for lightweight fabrics, such as cotton, linen, and silk blends, that breathe well and will keep you cool and comfortable on the warmest days of the year. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 June 2022 See More

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