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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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
When packing for Europe in the summer, most travelers immediately think of portable fans, travel adapters, and breezy linen clothes.
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There’s nothing cooler than wearing linen in the summer.
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Noun
Your outfits are linen, your nails are neutral and your carry-on always fits the overhead bin.
Summer Plans: Alfresco dinners, early-morning running and debating whether to switch from salad to flatbread.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The production is super decadent, dripping with saxophone and totally gives regality, luxury, and crisp, airy linen suits.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
When packing for Europe in the summer, most travelers immediately think of portable fans, travel adapters, and breezy linen clothes.
—Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
There’s nothing cooler than wearing linen in the summer.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 May 2025
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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