Lino

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪˌnoʊ/

Definitions of lino

noun a type of flooring material made from linseed oil and other natural materials, often used in kitchens and bathrooms

Example Sentences

A1 I use lino to cover my kitchen floor.

A2 Lino is a popular choice for flooring in many homes.

B1 The lino in the bathroom needs to be replaced soon.

B2 She prefers lino over carpet for easy cleaning.

C1 The intricate design on the lino floor was handcrafted by a local artist.

C2 The lino tiles in the hallway were imported from Italy for their quality.

Examples of lino in a Sentence

formal The flooring in the kitchen is made of high-quality lino.

informal I spilled some juice on the lino in the living room.

slang Let's roll up the lino and dance on the hardwood floor.

figurative She felt like she was walking on lino, with no solid ground beneath her.

Grammatical Forms of lino

• past tense: lined
• plural: linos
• comparative: more lino
• superlative: most lino
• present tense: lines
• future tense: will line
• perfect tense: have lined
• continuous tense: is lining
• singular: lino
• positive degree: lino
• infinitive: to line
• gerund: lining
• participle: lined

Origin and Evolution of lino

First Known Use: 1863 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lino' is a shortened form of the word 'linoleum', which comes from the Latin words 'linum' (flax) and 'oleum' (oil). Linoleum was originally a type of floor covering made from solidified linseed oil (linoxyn) mixed with wood flour or cork dust on a canvas backing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'linoleum' was shortened to 'lino' and came to refer to the material itself rather than the specific brand. The word has also been used colloquially to refer to linoleum-like materials or vinyl flooring in general.