How to Use lint in a Sentence

lint

noun

• The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
• I always have lint in my pocket.
• Get the oil changed in the car or clean the lint out of the dryer filter.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2021
• Wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint-free cloth.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022
• Wipe the screen down on both sides using a lint-free cloth.
  — Southern Living, 12 June 2020
• The dryer caught fire because the vent to the outside of the house had too much lint in it.
  — Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2019
• This blows out all the lint from the dryer and the vent leading outside.
  — Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2020
• Fair warning: Keep a lint roller close, as pet hair tends to cling.
  — Wired, 11 July 2022
• Then, use the cloth to wipe lint and debris from the filter housing.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
• Some of them died with lint in their lungs from the local cotton mills.
  — Beth Thames |[e-mail], al, 24 Nov. 2020
• With a wet, soapy, lint-free cloth, wipe away dust or splatters.
  — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2020
• Use a lint roller to remove stuck-on hairs inside and out.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, then dry with a streak-free microfiber cloth or a squeegee.
  — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
• First make sure that the backing of the patch is clear of any debris such as hairs, fuzz, lint or dirt.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
• Also worth noting, the lint filter is at the back of the machine.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
• The fire was caused when a new dryer was being installed and the lint left in the vent caught fire, Losch said.
  — Julie Luchetta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2021
• Because the earplugs are made of wax, hair and lint easily stick to them.
  — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
• Every outfit looks twice as good when there isn't a speck of lint in sight.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 13 Oct. 2022
• Or clean your mirrors and windows (lint-free and streak-free!).
  — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 17 Sep. 2020
• That kind of pipe should not have any screws because lint builds up on the screws, and that can cause lots of problems.
  — Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
• What to Consider Traces of lint may come off the towel over time.
  — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
• For lint free spot cleaning, bring a dark or black washcloth with you.
  — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 7 Dec. 2019
• They're also designed to avoid shedding a ton of lint in the dryer.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2022
• Once you're done removing pills from clothing, use a lint roller to pick up all the shaved fuzzballs.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
• Pour finishing oil on the wood, then spread with a lint-free cotton cloth.
  — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2021
• If the covers can't be removed, tackle the job from the front with the vacuum or use a sticky lint roller.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
• Out of a Hairbrush Cleaning lint and strands of hair out of a hairbrush is simple.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2021
• Ditch your little lint roller for this oversized one from Scotch-Brite.
  — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022
• If lint has collected on the baffles where hot air vents to the outdoors, clean those, too.
  — Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2021
• Use a clean, lint-free rag or a duster to wipe away any buildup on the surface of the mirror, then spritz with glass cleaner and wipe dry.
  — Elizabeth Sheldon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2020

Last Updated: 28 May 2024