English Synonym Finder

lint

Definitions

Short, fine fibers that detach from fabrics such as cotton or wool.

Soft material consisting of scrapings of linen, formerly used to dress wounds.

To remove loose fibers or fluff from a garment.

Examples

I used a sticky roller to remove the cat lint from my black sweater.

The dryer filter was completely clogged with gray lint after the cycle finished.

He picked a small piece of blue lint off his jacket before the interview.

Synonyms

fuzz fluff dust fiber nap debris particle

Antonyms

cleanliness purity spotlessness clarity immaculacy neatness order