How to Use linen in a Sentence

linen

noun
  • She washes the linen every week.
  • These are our picks for the best linen pants of the season for work and play.
    Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day Magazine, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Their Garden 108, as crisp and clean as a linen suit, calls to mind a spring day.
    Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Now’s the time to add a pack of everyday crop tops, jean shorts, or a linen set.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 7 July 2023
  • In the treatment room, tubes of linen line the walls and, over the pool, a textile work covers the ceiling.
    Gisela Williams Marina O’Loughlin Roxanne Fequiere Camille Sojit Pejcha Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • There’s no such thing as packing too much linen for a trip to Greece.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • With some linen pants, no one will know the difference.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Linen: Perhaps the most famous summer pants style is the linen pants.
    Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
  • For this jumpsuit, the linen is eco-friendly, and toxin-free.
    Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
  • The accent piece is made of pine wood while the cushioned bench is upholstered in linen.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
  • This is especially true of a linen shirt made in the style of dress shirts or Oxfords.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Think breezy white linen curtains, cowhide rugs and vintage surfer prints.
    Sarah Maberry, countryliving.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • These linen stripe panels come in a pack of two for as little as $26 and are available in taupe or gray.
    Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The set comes with six bags that each fit up to 90 liters of clothes, linens, toys, bedding, and other household items.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Pair them with a sundress on warmer days or linen pants for a casual style.
    Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Use the crevice tool to get in between couch cushions or opt for the roller brush to run across linens and upholstery.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Wash Bed and Pillow Linens After you’re done with your cold, make sure to throw all bedroom linens in the wash.
    Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 1 Oct. 2023
  • In the snaps, Prinsloo, 35, kept it simple with a black strappy cami top and a light gray linen midi skirt.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The mismatched white linens and glasses were flea market finds.
    Alice Cavanagh, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
  • These finds, plus a few of the best summer sandals, crochet bags, and linen sets, are here to make getting dressed a breeze.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 8 June 2023
  • From the placemats to the linens, every element looks like it has been pulled from nature.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Two more bedrooms, both with walk-in closets, share a bathroom and a linen closet.
    Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The linens are made exclusively for the hotel and have a thread-count of exactly 300.
    Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 29 May 2023
  • The set includes two covers, which each measure 18 by 18 inches, in a soft but durable linen and polyester blend.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The emblem appears throughout the yacht, on the sails, the linen, and in the form of a bronze sculpture positioned by the indoor cinema.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But having a pair or two of breezy linen pants is equally as essential too.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • White linens will put this dinnerware set front and center.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Make your bed with natural fibers like linen and cotton to keep cool and stay away from flannel.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Buy it in either linen for a classic look or periwinkle for a touch of color.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
    Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024

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