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

Long banquet tables basked in the California sun, draped in white linen and set with my mother’s blue china. — Michelle Slatalla, WSJ, "The Trees In Your Yard: Are They Just Clutter?," 26 Sep. 2018 For instance, the butterfly linen wall art, fur blanket, and fur pillow are from HomeGoods. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Mississippi College Dorm Decor," 11 Sep. 2018 Boho throws in linens, towels, cooking supplies, a propane grill, and a cooler—all for a total price of $35,000. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Boho-chic, fully converted camper van is $35K," 10 Sep. 2018 Investigators used a drone to search the area and spotted a bed sheet that matched other linens in the family home, along with fresh dirt. — Kathleen Foody, The Seattle Times, "Man admits wife’s murder, blames her for daughters’ deaths," 20 Aug. 2018 Centerpieces of white orchids, hydrangeas and roses topped tables draped in taupe linen which were arranged beneath custom chandeliers that felt beachy, not stuffy. — Carley K, Harper's BAZAAR, "Samantha & Jonathan Glass' Oceanfront Wedding in Playa Del Carmen," 23 Mar. 2017 Likewise, some of the Queen's bed linens were originally made for Victoria's bed aboard one of the previous royal yachts. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "The Story Behind the Royal Family's Yacht, Britannia," 30 Sep. 2018 The association also notes that these programs increase the life span of towels and linens, reducing replacement costs. — Jill K. Robinson, SFChronicle.com, "Going green: Can we travel the world without killing the planet?," 21 June 2018 The basement floor is terra cotta tile, and there is a separate laundry room with a mangle for ironing sheets, as well as storage for the quantity of linens needed for seven bedrooms. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "288 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury," 21 June 2018

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