Lint

Pronunciation: /lɪnt/

Definitions of lint

noun a small, fine, soft thread of fiber found on clothing or fabric, typically coming from the material itself

Example Sentences

A1 I found some lint on my jacket.

A2 She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her pants.

B1 Lint can accumulate in the dryer filter if not cleaned regularly.

B2 The dry cleaner was able to remove all the lint from my coat.

C1 The lint trap in the washing machine should be emptied after each use.

C2 The lint from the dryer can be a fire hazard if not cleaned out periodically.

Examples of lint in a Sentence

formal The lint on your jacket can easily be removed with a lint roller.

informal Hey, you've got some lint on your shirt.

slang I hate it when lint gets all over my clothes.

figurative The lint of negativity clung to her thoughts, but she brushed it away with positivity.

Grammatical Forms of lint

• past tense: linted
• plural: lints
• comparative: more lint
• superlative: most lint
• present tense: lint
• future tense: will lint
• perfect tense: have linted
• continuous tense: is linting
• singular: lint
• positive degree: lint
• infinitive: to lint
• gerund: linting
• participle: linted

Origin and Evolution of lint

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lint' originated from the Old English word 'lynt', which was derived from the Latin word 'linere' meaning to smear or anoint.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a substance used for smearing or anointing, the meaning of 'lint' evolved over time to refer to the fluff or fibers that accumulate on clothing or in wounds.