linen

adjective

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lin·en | \ ˈli-nən

Definition of linen

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : made of flax

2 : made of or resembling linen

linen

noun

Definition of linen (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and luster

b : thread or yarn spun from flax

2 : clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabric

3 : paper made from linen fibers or with a linen finish

Examples of linen in a Sentence

Noun She washes the linen every week.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Men, meanwhile, can snag these grey linen espadrilles, once $54.95, now $35.72 with the promo code (size 9 or 12 only can get them in blue for $25.99 here). — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2020 As for the fit, the linen dress — which comes in the brand's signature earthy hues — hits above the ankle for a full coverage look. — Jayla Andrulonis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2021 Even the original floor plans — on linen — are on display. — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Aug. 2021 Whether a one-shoulder, tie-strap, or halter neckline speaks to you, a linen dress is your most quintessential in the summertime. — Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 15 June 2021 Benoit Blanc, sported a pink button-down shirt, cream linen pants and a baby blue neck scarf around his neck. — Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021 For me, that means a long cotton skirt with a bikini top—usually my matte black Marysia tank—and an unbuttoned linen shirt. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 July 2021 Her other half was also dressed casually for the occasion, sporting a linen shirt, navy trousers, and suede loafers. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2021 The letter sent from the Philippines in June 1945 is tucked away like our dad’s old linen-closet stash of cash. — Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, 13 June 2021

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