1
a
: 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.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
The red linen and woodwall sculpture is by Gérald Lajoie from Pangée Gallery in Montreal.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
Rem uses a heavier-weight linen to keep berries firm and mushrooms from turning to slime.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Instead, wash just a few at a time and fill the rest of the washer drum with smaller linens and clothing items.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Additionally, fires that start in the kitchen can spread quickly, as many flammable items like linens and cooking oil are nearby.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
The red linen and woodwall sculpture is by Gérald Lajoie from Pangée Gallery in Montreal.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
Rem uses a heavier-weight linen to keep berries firm and mushrooms from turning to slime.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Instead, wash just a few at a time and fill the rest of the washer drum with smaller linens and clothing items.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for linen
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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