lino

[ lahy-noh ]

noun

, Chiefly British Informal.

, plural li·nos.

1. linoleum.

lino

/ ˈlaɪnəʊ /

noun

1. short for linoleum

Word History and Origins

Origin of lino¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

I think it's fair to say the right-back had some choice words for the lino.

From BBC

Research by The Leeds Sustainability Institute states that carpets can reduce air leakage by up to a third in some homes, making homes without carpet, lino, or laminate more expensive and difficult to heat.

From BBC

In the lino cut process, material removal from the plate paradoxically adds to the visual image when it is printed.

From Los Angeles Times

He told the court: "In many rooms, the walls were cracked and in the kitchen the lino was rising so you had to walk carefully to avoid tripping on it."

From BBC

The lino’s flag is up, though, and replays show Kane offside by a narrow margin.

From The Guardian