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 good news is that the area under the lint trap requires less frequent cleaning than the lint trap itself.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
Pet fur, along with human hair, fleece and even laundry lint, can be donated to organizations like Matter of Trust and used to clean up waterways and oil spills.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The experts at Whirlpool recommend doing a deeper clean, checking your dryer’s vent and ductwork ,at least once every two years to prevent lint build up that could impact your machine's performance.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.
—Rose Schnabel, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
Pet fur, along with human hair, fleece and even laundry lint, can be donated to organizations like Matter of Trust and used to clean up waterways and oil spills.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The experts at Whirlpool recommend doing a deeper clean, checking your dryer’s vent and ductwork ,at least once every two years to prevent lint build up that could impact your machine's performance.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.
—Rose Schnabel, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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