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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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite the breezy linen fabric, the classic point collar and chest pocket give it a business casual feel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
The bone china sconces by Original BTC, linen Rose Uniacke Roman shades, and chrome Greta Grossman table lamp introduce textural variation.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2025
Drawers held letters her father sent home during World War II and the family dined on a table and linens that had been with them for nearly a century.
—Matt Friedman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In fact, heat can cause shrinkage or irreversible damage to some of your favorite garments and linens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite the breezy linen fabric, the classic point collar and chest pocket give it a business casual feel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
The bone china sconces by Original BTC, linen Rose Uniacke Roman shades, and chrome Greta Grossman table lamp introduce textural variation.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2025
Drawers held letters her father sent home during World War II and the family dined on a table and linens that had been with them for nearly a century.
—Matt Friedman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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