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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While her feet were firmly planted on the white linoleum floor at Nelson County High School, suspended from the ceiling tiles above the Air Force Junior ROTC cadet’s head were model airplanes of stealth bombers and fighter jets.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Conceal Tile Scratches Ceramic tile, marble, and linoleum surfaces are beautiful, but homeowners may avoid them due to fears of chips and scratches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
White vinegar works best on tile, linoleum, and vinyl flooring but shouldn’t be used on natural stone or hardwood floors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 14 Feb. 2026
The last test involved presenting the horses with a novel object—a sculpture of sorts, made of linoleum, plastic and string.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Conceal Tile Scratches Ceramic tile, marble, and linoleum surfaces are beautiful, but homeowners may avoid them due to fears of chips and scratches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
White vinegar works best on tile, linoleum, and vinyl flooring but shouldn’t be used on natural stone or hardwood floors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 14 Feb. 2026
The last test involved presenting the horses with a novel object—a sculpture of sorts, made of linoleum, plastic and string.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Linoleum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linoleum. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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