lint

as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint Most steamers for clothes feature a diverse range of different accessories, including press pads, fabric brushes, clothing hangers and lint rollers. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Although soft and fluffy, dryer lint is full of synthetic fibers, detergents, and microplastics from clothing. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 Whether your goal is to look professional on a business trip or stylish on a girls’ trip, this mini lint roller will keep your clothes looking clean and crisp. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 Use a vacuum hose to clean up any leftover lint. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lint

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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