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She washes the linen every week.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
One bath has a dual vanity and linen closet, and the other has a single vanity. — Pamela Dittmer Mckuen, chicagotribune.com, "Residences at Addison and Clark offer luxury living with nods to neighbor Wrigley — but don't expect to see the field," 17 June 2019 He and his wife have since altered much of their home, raising walls, putting up crown molding and building a laundry room and bathroom from scratch — including a linen closet with drawers. — Farhad Manjoo, New York Times, "How Online Hobbyists Can Reaffirm Your Faith in the Internet," 11 July 2018 Looser linen trousers with button flies tapered harmoniously. — Washington Post, "Fendi, Armani close Milan Fashion Week in fresh venues," 17 June 2019 Mix nubby fabrics with linens for an organic aesthetic. — Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Are you a pillow lover or minimalist?," 6 June 2019 This morning, Flint debuted a limited-edition linen espadrille as part of a collaboration with Lauren Bush Lauren's brand Feed. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle's Favorite Flats Brand Sarah Flint Just Launched the Perfect Shoe for Summer," 4 June 2019 Gabriel lives in his Vilbrequin swim trunks, polo shirts and breezy linen pants. — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, "Four local couples share their favorite summer activities, while making new memories with INDULGE," 4 June 2019 Linen and silk: Similar to polyester, fibers like linen or silk can't give thread counts that are comparable to cotton. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "Does the Thread Count of Your Sheets Matter? Bedding Experts Reveal the Truth," 17 May 2019 Historically, linens have been passed down from generation to generation. — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Tabletop Accessories," 11 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'linen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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