How to Use lint in a Sentence

lint

noun

• The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
• I always have lint in my pocket.
• Get the oil changed in the car or clean the lint out of the dryer filter.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2021
• That could be due to a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
• Wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint-free cloth.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022
• Wet the silver and apply the paste with a soft, lint-free cloth.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2019
• Wipe the screen down on both sides using a lint-free cloth.
  — Southern Living, 12 June 2020
• The dryer caught fire because the vent to the outside of the house had too much lint in it.
  — Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2019
• This blows out all the lint from the dryer and the vent leading outside.
  — Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2020
• Fair warning: Keep a lint roller close, as pet hair tends to cling.
  — Wired, 11 July 2022
• Then, use the cloth to wipe lint and debris from the filter housing.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
• Some of them died with lint in their lungs from the local cotton mills.
  — Beth Thames |[e-mail], al, 24 Nov. 2020
• If a damp cloth isn't doing the trick, use a lint roller to clean up excess crumbs!
  — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 3 June 2017
• With a wet, soapy, lint-free cloth, wipe away dust or splatters.
  — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2020
• Use a lint roller to remove stuck-on hairs inside and out.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, then dry with a streak-free microfiber cloth or a squeegee.
  — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
• Loosen the debris in the vent with a dryer vent brush and pull out any lint/debris.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
• Loosen the debris in the vent with a dryer vent brush and pull out any lint/debris.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
• First make sure that the backing of the patch is clear of any debris such as hairs, fuzz, lint or dirt.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
• Also worth noting, the lint filter is at the back of the machine.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
• Watch this video for 4 different ways to use a lint roller in your home.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
• The fire was caused when a new dryer was being installed and the lint left in the vent caught fire, Losch said.
  — Julie Luchetta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2021
• Because the earplugs are made of wax, hair and lint easily stick to them.
  — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
• Wipe the blade with a lint-free cloth after each pass to avoid dragging dirty water back across the glass.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
• For the cotton study, this includes tracking impacts from the farming stage to the point where lint leaves the cotton gin.
  — Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
• Remove lint and defuzz your favorite garments with this easy-to-use fabric shaver.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
• Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.
  — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
• Only use dryer lint from natural fabrics and skip anything with synthetics or dryer sheet residue.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
• Unlike a sticky lint roller that relies on disposable tape, this roller is reusable.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
• For dryer loads, clean the lint trap after each load and ensure the vent duct is clear for proper airflow.
  — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026