1
a
: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping
b
: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric
2
: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple
Examples of lint in a Sentence
I always have lint in my pocket.
The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
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Remove hair with a lint roller or your fingers if needed.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Dry methods included running a lint roller or brush over the upholstery to remove some loose hairs.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Remember to clean the lint trap thoroughly before and after each use.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
For the interior, TravelPro, the luggage maker, suggests a handheld vacuum or lint brush for removing dirt and debris.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Dry methods included running a lint roller or brush over the upholstery to remove some loose hairs.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Remember to clean the lint trap thoroughly before and after each use.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
For the interior, TravelPro, the luggage maker, suggests a handheld vacuum or lint brush for removing dirt and debris.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lint
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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lint
noun1
: loose fibers or bits of thread
Medical Definition
lint
noun1
: a soft fleecy material used for poultices and dressings for wounds and made from linen usually by scraping
2
British
: sterile cotton cloth used for dressings
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