linen

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. household items like bed sheets, pillowcases, and tablecloths.

n. a collective term for domestic textiles such as bedding, towels, and table coverings. Often used in the plural 'linens' in American English.

“We need to change the bed linen before the guests arrive this evening.”

“The hotel prides itself on using high-thread-count linen to ensure maximum comfort for its international clientele.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describes something made from flax cloth.

adj. composed of or pertaining to linen fabric. Non-gradable; typically used attributively before a noun.

“She placed a linen napkin next to each plate on the table.”

“The archive contains several linen bandages recovered from the excavation site, remarkably well-preserved despite the humid conditions.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical

n. a very pale, yellowish-grey or beige color.

n. a specific pale hue resembling the natural, undyed state of flax fiber.

“The walls were painted a soft linen to make the room feel brighter.”

“The interior decorator suggested a linen palette for the upholstery to maintain a neutral, sophisticated atmosphere in the lounge.”