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lint

noun

ˈlint

Definition of lint

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 This kit makes both jobs simple with tools for cleaning up to 15-foot vents with flexible rods, specialty brushes that fit inside lint traps, and tweezers to reach into all the nooks and crannies. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 The website Pocket-lint earlier reported on the Fire TV increases. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The cloths in this 24-pack are lint-free, soft, and non-abrasive. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 Before touching any shaver, vacuum the surface with a soft brush attachment on low suction, then try a lint brush, rubber cleaning gloves or a lint roller with minimal pressure. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint

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Some pieces, such as the black faux fur jacket, would not have been possible to produce even just a few years ago.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
There's no denying that teacup pets are simply adorable, but looking past the puppy-like fur, veterinarians question the ethics of breeding such a small animal.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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In body camera footage from the rescue, officers can be seen cutting the bolt on the back door of the trailer, revealing the two children and Brown sitting among piles of blankets.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Suckers for a touch of whimsy, the company’s window dressers once garnished a display inspired by the Garde Républicaine, a famous French cavalry division, with a pile of horse manure.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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