1
a
: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping
b
: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric
2
: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple
Examples of lint in a Sentence
I always have lint in my pocket.
The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
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Using a lint roller on upholstered pieces of furniture like couches and occasional chairs is an easy and quick way to combat the dust that settles on the fabric on the back that faces that lines the wall or any other part of the fabric as well.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
So when the cleaning bug bites you, add these items to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
The same goes for dryers—all of the lint that gets collected can spread throughout the machine and clothes and cause a mess.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
For furnishings, spot cleaning when needed and lint rolling and/or regular vacuuming can help keep your furnishings in good shape.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
So when the cleaning bug bites you, add these items to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
The same goes for dryers—all of the lint that gets collected can spread throughout the machine and clothes and cause a mess.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
For furnishings, spot cleaning when needed and lint rolling and/or regular vacuuming can help keep your furnishings in good shape.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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lint
noun1
: loose fibers or bits of thread
Medical Definition
lint
noun1
: a soft fleecy material used for poultices and dressings for wounds and made from linen usually by scraping
2
British
: sterile cotton cloth used for dressings
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