linter

[ lin-ter ]

noun

1. linters, short cotton fibers that stick to seeds after a first ginning.
2. a machine for removing lint from cloth.

linter

/ ˈlɪntə /

noun

1. a machine for stripping the short fibres of ginned cotton seeds
2. plural the fibres so removed

Word History and Origins

Origin of linter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; lint + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Ms. Linter prefers to play with multiple textures.

From New York Times

“The shape of your lips has to be perfect, because it can look like you have a crooked smile,” said the makeup artist Sandy Linter.

From New York Times

“Because Zoom is not the best quality camera, you can look a little dowdy,” Ms. Linter said.

From New York Times

Celebrity makeup artist Sandy Linter reacted to the pic with similar nostalgia.

From Fox News

Cupro, for example, is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton linter — the silky fibers that stick to the seeds of the cotton plant after it has been ginned.

From Los Angeles Times