Lin

/lɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A type of linen fabric, often used for clothing.
She wore a beautiful dress made of lin that was perfect for the summer.
A shortened form of a line, often in poetry.
The poet crafted a delicate lin that captured the essence of love.
A term used in some dialects to refer to a small stream or brook.
The children played by the lin, skipping stones across the water.
verb
A variation of 'link' in some informal contexts.
Let's lin the two data sets to see if they match.

Etymology

Originates from Middle English; related to the Old English 'lynn' meaning pool or lake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lin seed:
The seeds of the flax plant, often used to produce oil.
linotype:
A type of machine used for setting type in printing.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A term used in some regions to refer to a cool or nice thing.
That concert was lin!
Used to describe someone who is chill or laid-back.
He's so lin, he never gets stressed out.