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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Once finished, rinse the area clean and dry it with a lint-free cloth.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
What’s more, tiny pieces of lint that do escape to the exterior of your home can be a problem.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Left unchecked, this lint can slowly snowball, to the point where an errant spark could lead to a serious conflagration inside the vent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
What’s more, tiny pieces of lint that do escape to the exterior of your home can be a problem.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Left unchecked, this lint can slowly snowball, to the point where an errant spark could lead to a serious conflagration inside the vent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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