Plural of linen
regular plural
The plural of linen is linens.
Forms of linen
| Singular | linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | linens |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Linens in a sentence
- She put the freshly cleaned linens into the linen closet.
- He knew he was whipped when he turned down a football game so they could shop for linens.From the entry whipped
- Use a size 24 needle for most aidas, and a size 26 for evenweaves and linens.2021, Cross Stitcher, April 2021 edition, page 81. From the entry aida
- Follow agency policy, or open the bed by folding the top linens back.2013, Susan C. deWit, Patricia A. Williams, Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, page 318. From the entry open
- I appreciated a batch of candy-colored men’s seersuckers and linens, a semiwild flight of a remote-controlled fancy.2009 February 12, Cintra Wilson, “An Uneasy Hug From Thom Browne”, in New York Times. From the entry seersuckers
Meaning of linen
- noun Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
- noun Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
- noun A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
Questions about the plural of linen
- What is the plural of linen?
- The plural of linen is linens.
- Is linen countable?
- Linen is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: linen (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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