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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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The offering ranged from fun slogan T-shirts and loose linen separates to lavish evening gowns and jewelry.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The new beach collection, which launched globally this week, covers shirts, shorts, swim shorts and accessories in Italian linen, silk and towelling with fine jacquard and embroidery across some of the pieces.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The offering ranged from fun slogan T-shirts and loose linen separates to lavish evening gowns and jewelry.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linen
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“Linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linen. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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