Definition of linen
1
: made of flax
2
: made of or resembling linen
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Origin and Etymology of linen
Middle English, from Old English līnen, from līn flax, from Latin linum flax; akin to Greek linon flax, thread
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of linen
1 a
: 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
Examples of linen in a Sentence
She washes the linen every week.
Recent Examples of linen from the Web
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Hotter water will kill even more germs, so pick the warmest temp your linens can handle.
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Hertzmark Hudis spoke with the Cut about her (other) favorite white linens, her distaste for black licorice and the room in her home that truly calms her.
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One of her last wishes was for party organizers to use her spring linens at the event.
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The brand's ethos as a whole is also one of sustainability; Aki recycles dinnerware, and her linens are ethically-produced with a biodegradable fiber.
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At Reader’s Choice Award-winning Ellerman House, your linen and towels will be changed every four days, and the hotel installed bulk water storage tanks, so that should Day Zero come to pass, the hotel would continue to have usable water.
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If there is no staff, before leaving, ask the host how to handle your linens.
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The overall look will only be amped up with the use of fragrance–like fruit incorporated into your floral arrangements–and delicate prints in your linens and décor.
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Uniquely, the company doesn't produce its linens with chemicals or nanotechnology— but rather with silver, a naturally bacteria-resistant substance.
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First Known Use of linen
14th century
LINEN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of linen for English Language Learners
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: a smooth, strong cloth made from flax
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: tablecloths, sheets, etc., made of linen or a similar cloth
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Definition of linen for Students
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: smooth strong cloth or yarn made from flax
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: household articles (as tablecloths or sheets) or clothing that were once often made of linen
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