household linen

collocation in English

meaningsofhouseholdandlinen

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withlinenorhousehold.
household
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld/us
/ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/
a group of people, often a family, who ...
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linen
noun[U]
uk
/ˈlɪn.ɪn/us
/ˈlɪn.ɪn/
strong cloth made from the fibres of the ...
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(Definition ofhouseholdandlinenfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhousehold linen

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That did not allow for the renewal ofhouseholdlinen, clothes or shoes.
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I recognise that it may often be difficult for householders to supplyhouseholdlinenfor the use of persons billeted on them.
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Sheets, towels and tea towels are the only items ofhouseholdlinennow rationed.
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The man comes with a motor van and all his usual junk but none of thehouseholdlinenor towels.
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Some are exempted: beds or bedding,householdlinen, and so on.
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Surplus blankets, sheets andhouseholdlinenare being sold as rapidly as possible but the quantity now on hand is not large.
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There is also a binding consultation clause on a wide range of clothing and onhouseholdlinen.
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In 1981, 849 tonnes ofhouseholdlinenwere imported, yet the 1983 quota is 1,954 tonnes.
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First, there will be a demand for consumer goods, in particular for textiles, for clothing, boots and shoes and for household textiles, carpets andhouseholdlinen.
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The mangle used two rollers under spring tension to squeeze water out of clothing andhouseholdlinen.
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The mangle's primary purpose was to presshouseholdlinenand clothing smooth.
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It also included a regular monthly discussion on the present and future textile trade with features on dress, fashions, furnishing fabrics, carpets andhouseholdlinen.
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