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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Use lint-free cloths like microfiber.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 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
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
These, usually more petite dryer balls, are not meant to speed up the drying process but rather keep items lint-free by trapping pet hair.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 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
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
These, usually more petite dryer balls, are not meant to speed up the drying process but rather keep items lint-free by trapping pet hair.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 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 18 Oct. 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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