linen

UK
/ˈlɪn.ən/
US
/ˈlɪn.ən/

Translations

linennoun
linens
pl
UK
/ˈlɪn.ɪn/
US
/ˈlɪn.ən/
linenadjective
UK
/ˈlɪn.ən/
US
/ˈlɪn.ən/
She wore a beautiful linen dress to the party.
Она надела красивое льняное платье на вечеринку.

Definitions

linennoun
A cloth woven from the fibers of the flax plant.
The tablecloth was made of fine Irish linen.
Household articles such as sheets, tablecloths, and towels made of cloth (originally flax but now also cotton or synthetic).
We store extra linens in the hallway closet.
linenadjective
Made of or resembling linen, a type of fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant.
She wore a linen dress that was perfect for the summer heat.
Having the pale cream or light beige color of undyed linen.
They chose a linen shade of paint for the living-room walls.