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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 As temperatures drop and heating systems run longer, the dust, grease and lint quietly piling up in those spots become more dangerous, not less. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 Skip the paper towel when cleaning earbuds or the housing of cell phones as this can leave lint behind. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026 Coat Pockets Pockets often become catch-alls for lint, tissues, and small debris. —

Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 The cause isn’t known, but as with home dryers, lint buildup or an electrical fault can start a fire that can quickly spread. —

Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint

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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026