1
a
: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping
b
: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric
2
: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple
Examples of lint in a Sentence
I always have lint in my pocket.
The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
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There also isn’t a lint trap, but a monthly draining process removes lint and hair.
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Besides dryer lint, don’t be tempted to put out yarn or human hair as nesting materials.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
So when the cleaning bug bites you, don't forget to add these things to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Joe Difazio, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to regular vacuuming, using an oversized lint roller, a rubber glove, or a damp microfiber cloth are other ways to pick up loose fur, however, these methods are not as effective at removing dander as vacuuming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Besides dryer lint, don’t be tempted to put out yarn or human hair as nesting materials.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
So when the cleaning bug bites you, don't forget to add these things to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Joe Difazio, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to regular vacuuming, using an oversized lint roller, a rubber glove, or a damp microfiber cloth are other ways to pick up loose fur, however, these methods are not as effective at removing dander as vacuuming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lint
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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lint
noun1
: loose fibers or bits of thread
Medical Definition
lint
noun1
: a soft fleecy material used for poultices and dressings for wounds and made from linen usually by scraping
2
British
: sterile cotton cloth used for dressings
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