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linen

linen /ˈlɪnən/ noun
plural linens
linen
/ˈlɪnən/
noun
plural linens
Learner's definition of LINEN
[noncount] : a smooth, strong cloth made from flax亚麻布
: tablecloths, sheets, etc., made of linen or a similar cloth亚麻织品;家用织品
[noncount]
[plural]
see also bed linens, table linen
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5681 COCA: 6009

linen

1 of 2

adjective

lin·​en ˈli-nən How to pronounce linen (audio)
1
: made of flax
2
: made of or resembling linen

linen

2 of 2

noun

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

Example Sentences

Noun She washes the linen every week.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Shred a black linen tablecloth for extra eerie flair, then add candlesticks and votives for a haunting glow. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Suit makers are shifting away from pure wool toward blends of lighter fabrics, such as linen, silk and cashmere, according to Fokke de Jong, founder and chief executive officer of Suitsupply, a menswear company. Christopher Flavelle, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Brooke opted for a natural linen that wouldn't overwhelm the room. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Lightweight fabrics like linen and cotton breathe while synthetic fabrics like polyester and spandex can wick away sweat or resist it altogether. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 And, remember, it can be spread, yes, skin-to-skin, but it can also be spread through clothing and linen. CBS News, 21 Aug. 2022 Kitchen life often is presented as a white-linen fantasy, with zero feel for the grease under the surface. Jason Gay, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Make like Courteney and fashion your own linen spritz with rose water. Swarna Gowtham, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 The selection is solid with a wide variety of colorways and textiles, including traditional selections like percale and sateen and specialties like cashmere and linen. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English līnen, from līn flax, from Latin linum flax; akin to Greek linon flax, thread

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of linen was before the 12th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5681 COCA: 6009
linen

noun¹

1fabric紡織品ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINEN ADJECTIVEfine, pure精紡亞麻;純亞麻a fine linen shirt精紡亞麻布襯衫coarse粗紡亞麻soft柔軟的亞麻embroidered繡花亞麻plain純色亞麻VERB + LINENweave (sth from)用亞麻織
linen

noun²

2sheets, tablecloths, underwear, etc.牀單;桌布;內衣ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINEN | LINEN + NOUN ADJECTIVEclean, fresh乾淨的亞麻織品dirty, soiled髒的亞麻織品crisp, starched乾淨挺括的/漿過的亞麻織品bed, table牀單及枕套;餐桌用布household家用亞麻織品VERB + LINENchange更換亞麻織品We change the bed linen once a week.我們一週換一次牀單及枕套。wash洗亞麻織品LINEN + NOUNbasket, closet, cupboard (BrE) 日用織品籃;日用織品壁櫥;日用織品櫃

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