How to Use linen in a Sentence

linen

noun
  • She washes the linen every week.
  • That’s where these linen pants come in.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • The linen came loose from around her back.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Smith sees linens as a place to have even more fun.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • And the linen, wrapped around her, right over her mouth.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • But looks can only get linens so far.
    — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
  • All of our picks are 100% linen.
    — ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Mills are showing love to linen.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The tables are still clad in white linen.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • For this, linen is always a good idea.
    — Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • This idea can also be used with bed linens.
    — Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Pair it with warm woods and linen textures.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The cotton-linen blend is very soft, too.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Go ahead, pack your linen this summer.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Squeeze–don't wring–water out of the linen.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Even Whirlpool says a shake is worth your time with linens.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In the warmer months, linen pants are a must, per Mansel.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop for more linen pants and shorts at Quince.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • Think breezy linen suits, statement skirts, and silky scarves.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Made from cotton linen, the dress feels light, fresh, and clean.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
  • When in doubt, a light linen shirt is a great summer go-to.
    — ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Ahead, shop more linen clothing from Quince.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • These are our picks for the best linen pants of the season for work and play.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day Magazine, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But bed linens and towels are meant for indoor use.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Fold the bottom edge to the depth of your linen closet shelf.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
  • An even breezier pick, these linen pants have cute cutouts down the sides of each leg.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Guest rooms are clad in all-white linens and furniture.
    — Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Swap your basic linen pants for these pleated linen trousers.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Place the linen on top and stretch and reshape it as desired.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • No spring wardrobe is complete without a nice pair of linen pants.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

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