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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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
Goodwill’s commercial laundry and linen service has been losing money every year for the last six years.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
This one, however, is made from linen and offers more coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 July 2024
On the bed, a vintage 1970s wool textile piece is a playful reminder to start the morning with a smile, and the custom wing chair is upholstered in a geometric linen from Dunham’s textile collection.
—Rachel Gallaher, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
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Noun
Mattresses are provided, but linens and blankets are not.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
Goodwill’s commercial laundry and linen service has been losing money every year for the last six years.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
This one, however, is made from linen and offers more coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 July 2024
On the bed, a vintage 1970s wool textile piece is a playful reminder to start the morning with a smile, and the custom wing chair is upholstered in a geometric linen from Dunham’s textile collection.
—Rachel Gallaher, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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