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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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Definition of linen
1a : cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and lusterb : 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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Why not reduce clutter and store your roll stockpile in a linen closet or in the garage?
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Instead, pick your favorite festival look in materials such as cotton, linen and hemp.
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To be fair, condoms have come a long way since they were made from linens in ancient Egypt and animal bladders or intestines in ancient Rome.
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Afterward, the volunteer would have to gather all the work uniforms, separate them, and then bring them up to the truck for linen service.
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The three-martini lunch was once symbolic of a good-ole-boys culture of the 1960s, where executives would disappear for hours in the middle of a day to hammer out deals over white linen and porcelain plates.
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And no-socks looks best with lightweight suits in summer linens and seersucker.
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Casafina, a Brewster, N.Y., wholesaler, is holding a warehouse sale of linens, gifts, dinnerware and garden items, all up to 70 percent off.
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A variety of teas, sandwiches and sweets are presented with vintage china and linens.
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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
LINEN Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of linen for Students
1 : smooth strong cloth or yarn made from flax
2 : household articles (as tablecloths or sheets) or clothing that were once often made of linen
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Spanish Central: Translation of linen Nglish: Translation of linen for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of linen for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about linen
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