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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Laura Lu, Parents, 3 June 2024
Made with 100 percent eco-friendly linen fiber, this shirt dress from Quince is breathable and lightweight.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Martha Stewart is no stranger to beautiful homeware — her impressive line of furniture, kitchenware, and household linens certainly proves that.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
There's a reason these are Amazon's best-selling casual pants: The linen rayon blend is featherweight without being thin.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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Noun
This linen blend lounge set has a sleeveless, slightly cropped top that is flowy in the front and has buttons up the back.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 3 June 2024
Made with 100 percent eco-friendly linen fiber, this shirt dress from Quince is breathable and lightweight.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Martha Stewart is no stranger to beautiful homeware — her impressive line of furniture, kitchenware, and household linens certainly proves that.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
There's a reason these are Amazon's best-selling casual pants: The linen rayon blend is featherweight without being thin.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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