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
Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Thom Browne Brings His Signature Stripes to a Bedding Collection
Frette, the Italian textile company founded in Grenoble, France, in 1860 and now based in Monza, outside of Milan, has long been known as a maker of luxurious linens.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This canvas and leather bucket bag has a front leather lettering logo, adjustable leather handle, a linen lining, gold-tone hardware and leather drawstring closure — all adding to the bag’s charm.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The linens swathing the beyond-comfortable beds range from 500 to 800 thread count, and to complete the sleeping experience there’s also a pillow menu with myriad options—memory foam, spelt and lavender, foot pillow, down—to choose from.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
While definitely still very casual, these sandals could easily be worn with jeans, linen pants, or sun dresses.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Imagine an eggplant leather chair alongside linen drapes the color of butter, and pale aqua towels displayed against a coral wall.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
The linen and gold foil cover and acid-free archival paper keep the book timeless and preserved for future generations to enjoy.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Thom Browne Brings His Signature Stripes to a Bedding Collection
Frette, the Italian textile company founded in Grenoble, France, in 1860 and now based in Monza, outside of Milan, has long been known as a maker of luxurious linens.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This canvas and leather bucket bag has a front leather lettering logo, adjustable leather handle, a linen lining, gold-tone hardware and leather drawstring closure — all adding to the bag’s charm.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The linens swathing the beyond-comfortable beds range from 500 to 800 thread count, and to complete the sleeping experience there’s also a pillow menu with myriad options—memory foam, spelt and lavender, foot pillow, down—to choose from.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
While definitely still very casual, these sandals could easily be worn with jeans, linen pants, or sun dresses.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Imagine an eggplant leather chair alongside linen drapes the color of butter, and pale aqua towels displayed against a coral wall.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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