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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

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