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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
For the more than 13 hours of flights, to and from New York, that same little black bag was my personal item, holding a satin eye mask, Airpods, moisturizer, my passport, and even a linen overshirt.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024
The maxi dress is designed in a breathable cotton and linen blend, with seamed details, a voluminous skirt with side pockets, and even optional straps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Clothes and linens will take longer to dry which can, in turn, drag out the chore of doing laundry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
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Noun
Plus, it’s made with a linen blend material, so its breathability is unmatched.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
For the more than 13 hours of flights, to and from New York, that same little black bag was my personal item, holding a satin eye mask, Airpods, moisturizer, my passport, and even a linen overshirt.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024
The maxi dress is designed in a breathable cotton and linen blend, with seamed details, a voluminous skirt with side pockets, and even optional straps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Clothes and linens will take longer to dry which can, in turn, drag out the chore of doing laundry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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