lint

noun

ˈlint

Synonyms of lint next

: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping

: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric

: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple

lintless

ˈlint-ləs

adjective

linty

ˈlin-tē

adjective

Examples of lint in a Sentence

I always have lint in my pocket. The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.

Recent Examples on the Web This best-selling pet hair and lint roller is down to just $20, while this popular wireless bra is up to 55 percent off. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023 The best fabric shaver for lint removal, this pick from Pritech offers a vacuum-like effect to pick up even the smallest pieces of lint. —

Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023 Keep a lint roller handy to quickly remove cat or dog fuzz from upholstery. —

Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023 Clean Dryer Clean out the lint screen or filter before every load and clean the lint trap (the compartment where the screen or filter sits) from time to time. —

Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023 Sheets provide light softening, as well as static control to help prevent items from clinging together in the dryer or attracting hair or lint. —

Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023 Over time, lint—the small fibers that shed from your clothes in the dryer—and other debris can build up in the dryer vent, Green says. —

Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023 The first filter phase captures larger pollutants, like pet hair and lint, and the second stage works on smaller particles, like dust, smoke, and pollen. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023 According to her, lint rollers are more effective than vacuuming at picking up lice and eggs. —

Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 8 Aug. 2023 See More

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