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lint

noun

ˈlint

Definition of lint

as in fur

a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint Brush lint, hair and surface debris from coats, wool and structured pieces. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The subtle aging adds visual depth to the jeans, and can even help hide pet hair or lint, which solid black jeans can be a magnet for. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The website Pocket-lint earlier reported on the Fire TV increases. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The cloths in this 24-pack are lint-free, soft, and non-abrasive. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint

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And February’s annual Festival du Voyageur is one of Canada’s largest winter festivals, featuring huge snow sculptures, music, and cultural interpreters who bring the fur-trade era to life.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026
Beyond accessories, Chiuri is exploring how Fendi’s expertise in leather and fur can translate into new materials and techniques.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

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