linen

linen is on the Basic English 850 List.

line - linen - lip

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlɪnɪn/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular linen

Plural linens

1. (uncountable) Linen is a material that some cloth is made of. It comes from the flax plant, and in the past, bed sheets were often made from it, before cotton was used.

   This shirt is made of linen.

2. (plural) Linens are something made from linen, especially bed sheets.

   Would you like to change the linens on your bed?