Lino Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫinoʊ

LYE-noh

UK

lˈiːnəʊ

LEE-noh

Definition

Lino is a short form of 'linoleum', a material used as a smooth covering for floors, known for being cheap, easy to clean, and practical.

Usage & Nuances

‘Lino’ is informal and mainly used in British and Australian English. In the US, 'linoleum' is more common. Often used in phrases like 'put down new lino' or 'clean the lino'. Not used for other types of flooring.

• Spanish: linóleo
• Portuguese (BR): linóleo
• Portuguese (PT): linóleo
• Chinese (Simplified): 油毡
• Chinese (Traditional): 油氈
• Hindi: लिनोलियम (फ़र्श का फर्श) - लिनो
• Arabic: لينوليوم (أرضية) - لينو
• Bengali: লিনোলিয়াম
• Russian: линолеум
• Japanese: リノリウム
• Vietnamese: sàn linoleum
• Korean: 리놀륨
• Turkish: linolyum
• Urdu: لینولیم
• Indonesian: linoleum

Example Sentences

We put lino in the kitchen because it's easy to clean.

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The bathroom floor is covered with lino.

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The old lino is starting to crack.

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Let’s rip up the lino and put tiles down instead.

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The kids love sliding around on the shiny lino.

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Watch out—there's a wet patch on the lino by the door.

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