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lint

noun

ˈlint

Definition of lint next

as in fur

a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint An unexpected perk is that these won’t clog your lint dryer like some other fluffy styles. —

Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 So in practical terms, a HEPA filter will catch pollen, lint, mold spores, automobile exhaust and insecticide dust. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 The scented dryer ball set is designed to soften, scent, and dry fabrics in less time, while eliminating lint and static. —

Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026 And don’t forget to care for your dryer, paying particular attention to clearing the vent and ducts of lint. —

The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint

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Rihanna wore tiger-print Alaïa d’Orsay pumps twice in New York in January, first with denim-on-denim and then with a matching coat, while Angel Reese went bolder that month in blue leopard-print Jennifer Le thigh-high boots with fox-fur trim.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Flea and tick collars are common ways to prevent pests from wreaking havoc on your pet’s fur.

— Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026