lint

as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint Using a lint roller on upholstered pieces of furniture like couches and occasional chairs is an easy and quick way to combat the dust that settles on the fabric on the back that faces that lines the wall or any other part of the fabric as well. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 So when the cleaning bug bites you, add these items to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list: A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 The same goes for dryers—all of the lint that gets collected can spread throughout the machine and clothes and cause a mess. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 For furnishings, spot cleaning when needed and lint rolling and/or regular vacuuming can help keep your furnishings in good shape. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lint 

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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