lint roller

noun

plural lint rollers
: a roller that consists of a rotating cylinder covered with adhesive material and mounted on a handle so that the cylinder can be rolled over a textile surface (such as clothing or upholstery) in order to remove lint, hairs, and other fine particles
… if you've ever worn a black sweater with a cream alpaca, mohair or even cashmere wrap, you'll have experienced, firsthand, the unique annoyance of immediately needing a good lint roller.—Rebecca Tay

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Remove any lint or hair with a lint roller. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Follow up with a lint roller or clothes brush. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026 Fortunately, a lint roller can make quick work of the crafting staple. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint roller

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lint roller was in 1950

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“Lint roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint%20roller. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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