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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The filter catches smoke from cooking, pet odors, dust and lint, and my space feels the cleanest that it’s ever been with this air purifier.
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Loosen the debris in the vent with a dryer vent brush and pull out any lint/debris.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Use a handheld vacuum or lint roller to pick up dust, crumbs, hair, and other bits at the bottom or in the corners.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Watch this video for 4 different ways to use a lint roller in your home.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Loosen the debris in the vent with a dryer vent brush and pull out any lint/debris.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Use a handheld vacuum or lint roller to pick up dust, crumbs, hair, and other bits at the bottom or in the corners.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Watch this video for 4 different ways to use a lint roller in your home.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 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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