linoleum
noun
li·no·leum
lə-ˈnō-lē-əm 
-ˈnōl-yəm
often attributive
1
: a floor covering made by laying on a burlap or canvas backing a mixture of solidified linseed oil with gums, cork dust or wood flour or both, and usually pigments
2
: a material similar to linoleum
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Remove Scuffs and Scratches from Linoleum Scuffs or scratches on linoleum floors can be removed with toothpaste.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Fueled by their presence in diners and the rise of linoleum flooring—which made the style easier and cheaper to install—the familiar black-and-white checkered floor quickly took over kitchens and bathrooms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
While printmaking equipment and specialized techniques can be intimidating, linoleum blocks are relatively easy to carve.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Stamped tin roof shingles were replicated and replaced; remnants of linoleum were preserved; and original pine walls and wood flooring were refinished.
—Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 17 Nov. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Fueled by their presence in diners and the rise of linoleum flooring—which made the style easier and cheaper to install—the familiar black-and-white checkered floor quickly took over kitchens and bathrooms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
While printmaking equipment and specialized techniques can be intimidating, linoleum blocks are relatively easy to carve.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Stamped tin roof shingles were replicated and replaced; remnants of linoleum were preserved; and original pine walls and wood flooring were refinished.
—Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Linoleum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linoleum. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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linoleum
noun
li·no·leum
lə-ˈnō-lē-əm
-ˈnōl-yəm
: a floor covering with a canvas back and a surface of hardened linseed oil and usually cork dust
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