Synonyms for

Lint

Verb / lɪnt / Another word for lint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lint is a small piece of cloth or fiber that comes off of clothes or other fabrics.

Synonyms & similar words

fluff fuzz dust debris fibers hair wool cotton rag textile thread yarn waste trash garbage rubbish scrap remnants residue leavings

Example sentences

  1. She removed the lint from her sweater with a lint roller.
  2. I accidentally left lint in the dryer.
  3. The lint trap in the dryer needs to be cleaned regularly.
  4. There was lint all over the carpet from the new blanket.
  5. I hate when lint gets stuck on my black pants.

Quotes

  • "I have a lint brush. One swipe, and it's gone." - Janine Turner
  • "When you have an elephant by the hind legs and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run." - Abraham Lincoln (in reference to political opponents being like lint on an elephant's hind legs)

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