Get to know Linen better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like fabric or cloth.
Linen meaning
- Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
- Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
- A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
Using Linen
- The main meaning on this page is: Thread or cloth made from flax fiber. | Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens. | A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
- Useful related words include: fabric, cloth, material, textile.
- In the example corpus, linen often appears in combinations such as: linen and, the linen, and linen.
Context around Linen
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 12 start, 6 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Linen
- In this selection, "linen" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, white, love, name, postcards, sheets and suits stand out and add context to how "linen" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 1 000 linen shirts in and 100 pure linen ready to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "linen" sits close to words such as asean, avert and beasts, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with linen
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Linen bedding is such a luxurious gift. (7 words)
Linen Linen manufacturing was previously an important industry in the County. (11 words)
Before trying linen sheets, I used a linen duvet cover for years and loved it. (15 words)
He said: "I always have my white linen Tommy Hilfiger shirt because I feel like a white linen shirt in summer - you can wear it smart, tucked in with some nice trousers, you can wear it with swim trunks, you know with flip flops on. (45 words)
Linen Trail : is 100% pure linen ready-to-wear specialist for men and women that practises slow fashion, and they craft apparel that is good for the people who wear it, good for the people who make it, and good for our environment. (43 words)
Despite the name, linen postcards were not produced on a linen fabric, but used newer printing processes that used an inexpensive card stock with a high rag content, and were then finished with a pattern which resembled linen. (38 words)
I now have all my supplements and bathroom potions out of my tiny hall linen closet and conveniently located on the door for easy access! (25 words)
Example sentences (20)
Despite the name, linen postcards were not produced on a linen fabric, but used newer printing processes that used an inexpensive card stock with a high rag content, and were then finished with a pattern which resembled linen.
The British Linen Company, established in 1746, was the largest firm in the Scottish linen industry in the 18th century, exporting linen to England and America.
Before trying linen sheets, I used a linen duvet cover for years and loved it.
He said: "I always have my white linen Tommy Hilfiger shirt because I feel like a white linen shirt in summer - you can wear it smart, tucked in with some nice trousers, you can wear it with swim trunks, you know with flip flops on.
They're not for everyone, but if you love linen apparel, you'll probably love linen sheets.
Linen Trail : is 100% pure linen ready-to-wear specialist for men and women that practises slow fashion, and they craft apparel that is good for the people who wear it, good for the people who make it, and good for our environment.
Around this time, the linen trade in Northern Ireland blossomed and by the middle of the 18th century, one fifth of all the linen exported from Ireland was shipped from Belfast.
Confusingly, linen and silk printed this way were known as linen calicoes and silk calicoes.
Linen is laborious to manufacture, but the fiber is very absorbent and garments made of linen are valued for their exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather.
Linen Linen manufacturing was previously an important industry in the County.
One of the better known linen era postcard manufacturers was Curt Teich and Company, who first produced the immensely popular "large letter linen" postcards (among many others).
A three-piece might be apt for a business event, while linen suits are more casual, summer choices.
By September 2021, Veronica’s Embroidery was purchasing 1,000 linen shirts in a single order, at prices close to what its previous distributor charged for imports from Asia.
Crafted from premium stretch linen, the tailored, classic fit and neat extend-tab closure ensure you’ll be the epitome of beachside chic.
He stated some of his wedding style-related content that has gone viral are ones focusing on linen suits and another where he styles a burnt orange suit.
If you're looking for ridiculously soft bed linen, then the Utopia Bedding Duvet Cover Set should be on your radar.
I now have all my supplements and bathroom potions out of my tiny hall linen closet and conveniently located on the door for easy access!
Instead, opt for loose fitting pyjamas that are made from breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen.
Linen bedding is such a luxurious gift.
Mike looked relaxed and tan in a pair of white trousers he accessorised with a lilac linen jacket.
Common combinations with linen
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- linen and 19×
- the linen 18×
- and linen 15×
- bed linen 10×
- white linen 8×
- of linen 7×
- or linen 7×
- with linen 7×
- dirty linen 7×
- linen in 7×