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单词 linoleum
释义

linoleum

noun

li·​no·​leum lə-ˈnō-lē-əm How to pronounce linoleum (audio)
-ˈnōl-yəm
often attributive
1
: a floor covering made by laying on a burlap or canvas backing a mixture of solidified linseed oil with gums, cork dust or wood flour or both, and usually pigments
2
: a material similar to linoleum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the soft flesh of pumpkin, these cutters are great for carving into soft blocks, rubber, and linoleum. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Sep. 2022 That damp living room turned out to have a stream running beneath its linoleum floor. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Lightly draw flower design around window with a pencil, and use linoleum carving tool to etch out. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 Mid-century materials such as vinyl, linoleum and cork were also incorporated. CNN, 21 June 2022 The cheap linoleum and lack of a greeter had no bearing on the quality of care. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 29 June 2021 Likewise, all-natural linoleum and cork are superior to vinyl. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Etch out eye sockets and mouth with a linoleum cutter. Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022 Made from natural materials, linoleum is one of the more eco-friendly options out there. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin linum flax + oleum oil — more at oil

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

linoleum

noun

li·​no·​leum lə-ˈnō-lē-əm How to pronounce linoleum (audio)
-ˈnōl-yəm
: a floor covering with a canvas back and a surface of hardened linseed oil and cork dust
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