linen

adjective

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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 Certain types of polyester, cotton, linen, cashmere, acrylic, and nylon clothes are dry clean only. — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 18 June 2021 And then there’s linen, which is really the best fiber to wear on the hottest of days. — Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 15 June 2021 Complete with a chest pocket, a curved hem and long sleeves, this top is the perfect transitional piece, and its linen-and-rayon construction is seamless. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2020 Flex your outdoor entertaining skills this summer by investing in some pretty reusable melamine dinnerware, sophisticated linen napkins, fun flatware, and vibe-y candle holders. — Kelsey Clark, Glamour, 3 June 2021 The two best examples of this are linen napkins and napkin rings which automatically make any table look more sophisticated. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 May 2021 On the second floor, this added a large owners suite with his and her closets and a linen closet and a lavish new owners’ bath. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2021 Repurpose a coat closet as a pantry, for example, or use a linen closet to store toys. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2021 The linen set includes a duvet cover and matching sham set made in Portugal from European flax. — NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021

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