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Definition of linen - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
household itemsdomestic textiles like sheets and towels
- She washed all the linen before guests arrived.
2.
textile fiberfabric made from flax fibers
- She bought yards of linen to make summer dresses..
3.
colorlight beige color like undyed linen
- The walls were painted in a soft linen.
4.
writing sheetspaper with a fabric-like textured finish for stationery
- He chose linen for his wedding invitations.
Images of linen
fabric made from flax fibers 
paper with a fabric-like textured finish for stationery
Expressions with linen
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laundry that is not clean
She sorted the dirty linen before washing.
discuss private problems or shameful secrets in front of other people
They really shouldn’t wash their dirty linen in public like that.
reveal private problems openly, causing embarrassment or criticism
They aired their dirty linen in public during the meeting.
towels and washcloths used in the bathroom
She bought new bath linen for the guest bathroom.
fabric items like sheets and pillowcases for beds
I need to wash the bed linen this weekend.
basket used for collecting dirty laundry
He tossed his socks into the linen basket.
cloths like tablecloths and napkins
The table linen matched the elegant decor of the room.
textiles used for home furnishing and personal use
She sorted the household linen into piles for washing..
small room or cabinet where bed linens, towels, or tablecloths are stored
She fetched fresh towels from the linen closet before the guests arrived..
paper with a texture similar to linen
Artists prefer linen paper for its unique texture.
cloth items that are dirty and need washing
The nurse collected the soiled linen from each room.
Origin of linen
Latin, linum (flax)
Terms with linen included in their meaning
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bed linen
thin bed cloth for covering a mattress
bath linen
thick, absorbent cotton towel
bed linen
bed sheet with elastic edges for a mattress
bed linen
rectangular cloth used on a bed
textiles
strong plant fibers used to make linen and other fabrics
botany
plant with blue flowers used for linen and oil
collarless top
casual shirt often made of cotton or linen
linen
absorbent fabric used for drying, especially as towels
bathroom
bath linen for personal cleaning
cloth
fine linen or cotton fabric
textiles
heavy twilled fabric of linen or cotton
household linen
white linen or cotton goods like sheets
medical
fine material from cotton or linen for wounds
clothing
lace or linen worn in the top of a bodice
Judaism
embroidered linen with stones for Jewish priests
textile
fine cloth made from cotton or linen
linen
fabric hanging from a bed's edge for decoration or hiding storage
fabric technique
white cotton or linen with open embroidery and cutwork
furniture
worsted carpet with uncut wool loops on linen
fabric
stiff cotton or linen fabric used to stiffen clothes
textiles
finely-woven fabric originally from linen or cotton
home decor
sturdy cotton or linen cloth, often printed, used for drapes and furniture
dining
small round linen under a dish or bowl
religion
white linen cloth used in religious ceremonies
Examples of linen in a sentence
The hotel replaced the linen every morning. The curtains were made of fine linen. Linen is preferred for its breathability in hot weather. She chose linen curtains for the bedroom. The catalog described the sofa as linen. The company uses linen for its premium letterheads.
She prefers writing her notes on linen for a touch of elegance.
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- French:linge, lin, ...
- German:Wäsche, Leinenstoff, ...
- Italian:biancheria, lino, ...
- Spanish:lencería, lino, ...
- Portuguese:roupa branca, linho, ...
- Chinese:家用织物, 亚麻布, ...
- Japanese:リネン, 亜麻布, ...
- Arabic:بَياضات, كَتان, ...
- Hebrew:מַצְעֵי בַּיִת, פִּשְׁתָּן, ...
- Russian:бельё, лен, ...
- Ukrainian:білизна, льон, ...
- Hindi:लिनेन, लिनन, ...
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