linoleum
noun
li·no·leum
lə-ˈnō-lē-əm 
-ˈnōl-yəm
often attributive
1
: a floor covering made by laying on a burlap or canvas backing a mixture of solidified linseed oil with gums, cork dust or wood flour or both, and usually pigments
2
: a material similar to linoleum
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Would some good old-fashioned linoleum flooring help calm one down?
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Conceived as a space station atrium, the canteen-like room features the original cabinetry and island, though its formerly bright yellow accents are now a cool silver, and the holographic flooring has been switched out for biodegradable linoleum.
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Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Walking in is a bit like walking back in time, with the original linoleum floors, yellowed with age, and the unpainted wood walls adorned with black and white photos and old sports memorabilia.
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Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
When Dean made banana pancakes, stray banana slices fell to the floor and got mashed into the linoleum by his stockinged feet.
—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Conceived as a space station atrium, the canteen-like room features the original cabinetry and island, though its formerly bright yellow accents are now a cool silver, and the holographic flooring has been switched out for biodegradable linoleum.
—
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Walking in is a bit like walking back in time, with the original linoleum floors, yellowed with age, and the unpainted wood walls adorned with black and white photos and old sports memorabilia.
—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
When Dean made banana pancakes, stray banana slices fell to the floor and got mashed into the linoleum by his stockinged feet.
—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Linoleum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linoleum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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linoleum
noun
li·no·leum
lə-ˈnō-lē-əm
-ˈnōl-yəm
: a floor covering with a canvas back and a surface of hardened linseed oil and usually cork dust
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