Lint Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫɪnt/
LINT
/lˈɪnt/
LINT
Definition
Small, soft fibers that come off fabric, especially found on clothes, in dryers, or on surfaces after washing.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for small bits of fiber found on clothes, especially dark fabrics. 'Lint roller' is a tool to remove it. Not used for larger pieces of fabric. Can also refer to medical gauze, but this is less common.
Spanish: pelusaPortuguese (BR): fiapoPortuguese (PT): fiapoChinese (Simplified): 绒毛Chinese (Traditional): 絨毛Hindi: लिंट (कपड़े का बारीक रेशा)Arabic: وبر (صغير من القماش)Bengali: লিন্ট - সুতো ধুয়া তুলাRussian: ворс - пух (с ткани)Japanese: 糸くずVietnamese: xơ vảiKorean: 보풀Turkish: tüy - pamukçukUrdu: روئیں - کپڑے کا برادہIndonesian: serat kain
Example Sentences
There is lint all over my black shirt.
basic
Use a lint roller to clean your clothes.
basic
The dryer filter is full of lint.
basic
Let me get that lint off your jacket—it stands out a lot.
natural
I'm always picking lint out of my pockets.
natural
Don’t forget to empty the lint trap before using the dryer again.
natural