linens
word · lemma: linen
Definition
Linens are items made from cloth, such as sheets, pillowcases, and towels, typically used in bedrooms and bathrooms.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to sheets, pillowcases, towels, and sometimes tablecloths—mainly for bed and bath. Phrase 'fresh linens' is common in hotels. Do not confuse with 'linen' (the fabric itself, singular).
Spanish: ropa de cama - sábanas y toallasPortuguese (BR): roupa de cama - lençóis e toalhasPortuguese (PT): roupa de cama - lençóis e toalhasChinese (Simplified): 床上用品 - 床单和毛巾Chinese (Traditional): 床上用品 - 床單和毛巾Hindi: बिस्तर की चादरें - लिननArabic: البياضات - شراشف ومناشفBengali: চাদর-বালিশের কাভার ও তোয়ালে - বিছানার চাদর ও টাওয়েলRussian: постельное бельё - полотенца - домашний текстильJapanese: リネン類 - 寝具 - タオル類Vietnamese: đồ vải (ga trải giường, vỏ gối, khăn tắm)Korean: 리넨류 - 침구류 - 수건류Turkish: çarşaf ve nevresim takımları - havlularUrdu: بستر کی چادریں اور تولیےIndonesian: linen (seprai, sarung bantal, handuk)
Example Sentences
Some Airbnbs ask you to bring your own linens.
natural
Please change the linens on the bed.
basic
The hotel provides fresh linens every day.
basic
She folded all the clean linens neatly.
basic
We're out of clean linens—could you do a load of laundry?
natural
Towels and other linens go in that closet over there.
natural