linen

adjective

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

Examples of linen in a Sentence

Noun

She washes the linen every week.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Meanwhile, a library garnished with a Moroccan daybed and linen curtains only adds to the sleepy beachfront feels. — Alex Bazeley, Curbed, "Chic beach bungalow in Montauk is perfect for a summer weekend," 2 July 2018 Armor Lux cotton-linen Breton shirt, $99 at Portland Dry Goods, portlanddrygoods.com. — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, "How to Be a Poolside Pinup," 27 June 2018 The direct-to-consumer company specializes in affordable luxury cotton linens that can work for both warm sleepers and cold ones. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "This popular luxury linen brand rarely goes on sale -- until now," 26 Apr. 2018 Her made-in-Los Angeles silk-linen blend jumpsuit in Mineral is the perfect summer uniform. — Sophia Markoulakis, San Francisco Chronicle, "Five fashionable — and functional — takes on the jumpsuit," 15 Mar. 2018 Stratton Stripe cotton-linen blend in yellow/slate, Hill Brown for Clarence House. — Mimi Read, House Beautiful, "This Family-Friendly Waterfront Home Is Brimming with Nostalgia," 26 Feb. 2018 Lisa Corti, next to Caffe Cibreo on the eastern end of the market square, has beautiful cotton linens handprinted using Indian block-printing methods in a colorful palette. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "50+ Secret Things to Do in Italy," 6 Feb. 2018 My mother has an eye for linens and lace, crystal and silver. — Liz Arnold, Longreads, "Making Peace with the Site of a Suicide," 11 July 2018 The retailer, which has been waging a fierce battle with e-commerce giant Amazon, began ramping up its online presentation of furniture, linens and other items with sleeker pictures and styles in February. — Charisse Jones, USA TODAY, "Walmart offers a 3D tour to get shoppers to look, click and buy," 28 June 2018

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