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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This season, the program produced over 1,600 tonnes of cotton lint with full traceability through Looptrace technology.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
To prevent this from happening, clean the clothes dryer lint trap before and after every use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Clean filters and wipe heating barrels or plates monthly to prevent the accumulation of lint, hair, and oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
To prevent this from happening, clean the clothes dryer lint trap before and after every use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Clean filters and wipe heating barrels or plates monthly to prevent the accumulation of lint, hair, and oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 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 22 Jul. 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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