1
a
: 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
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
As far as options go, there are a ton of dresses, timeless tops, skirts, and shorts in an array of patterns and fabrics like denim and linen.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Save on the linen pants trend with these Madewell promo codes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Goldstein especially loves bringing this popular winter shade over to the summer season and recommends pairing it when wearing your neutral linens or clothes with a pop of color like red or lilac for an unexpected contrast.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The linens used in the rooms have an 82-thread count and are made of 100 percent Turkish cotton sourced from Kahramanmaraş on the southern side of Turkey.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
The linen and gold foil cover and acid-free archival paper keep the book timeless and preserved for future generations to enjoy.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
Crafted from a linen blend that’s breathable and flexible, the jumpsuit can be styled with a tank underneath for extra coverage or with a sweater on top for chilly evenings.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
As far as options go, there are a ton of dresses, timeless tops, skirts, and shorts in an array of patterns and fabrics like denim and linen.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Save on the linen pants trend with these Madewell promo codes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Goldstein especially loves bringing this popular winter shade over to the summer season and recommends pairing it when wearing your neutral linens or clothes with a pop of color like red or lilac for an unexpected contrast.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The linens used in the rooms have an 82-thread count and are made of 100 percent Turkish cotton sourced from Kahramanmaraş on the southern side of Turkey.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
The linen and gold foil cover and acid-free archival paper keep the book timeless and preserved for future generations to enjoy.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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