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The table had a clean linen cloth.
What does Linen mean?
Linen is a kind of cloth.
Dictionary definition
A strong cloth made from flax, or household cloth items such as sheets and towels.
Example sentences
Linen in a sentence
medium
The closet held extra linen for guests.
hard
Linen fabric is valued because it is strong, light, and useful in warm weather.
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Practice 1
What does linen mean?
Linen means a kind of cloth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to linen?
Fabric is close in meaning to linen.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses linen correctly?
This sentence uses linen with its correct meaning.
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Linen
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WordLinen.
Partnoun.
MeaningLinen is a kind of cloth.
ExampleExample: The table had a clean linen cloth.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lin · in
- Strongest beat
- lin
- Ending
- in
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lin.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Linen word family
Base word
linen
noun
linen
Base form.
noun
linens
Sheets, towels, or similar cloth items.
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Understand Linen
Hint for students
Linen is a kind of cloth.
Common mix-up
Linen is not the same as paper. Linen means linen is a kind of cloth.
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Read this model sentence: The closet held extra linen for guests. Clue words: closet, held, extra. Underline clue words that show why linen fits instead of paper. Now write one new sentence that shows linen without using the word linen. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show linen?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The closet held extra linen for guests." Why does linen fit better than paper?
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