linoleum
1 synonym for linoleum, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A durable, wipeable floor covering originally made from hardened linseed oil on a canvas backing.
Synonyms
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lino
How to use linoleum
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
linoleum floor
lay linoleum
Etymology
From Latin linum ("flax") plus oleum ("oil"). Coined around 1864 by English inventor Frederick Walton, whose trade name became so common it turned into an ordinary word for the product.
Full origin of linoleum →Frequently asked questions
What does “linoleum” mean?
The word “linoleum” means a durable, wipeable floor covering originally made from hardened linseed oil on a canvas backing. In plain terms, a tough, easy-to-clean floor covering, often just called lino.
How do you pronounce “linoleum”?
“Linoleum” is pronounced lih-NOH-lee-uhm (/lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “linoleum” in a sentence?
Here is “linoleum” used in a sentence: “The kitchen still had its original 1950s linoleum floor.”
What part of speech is “linoleum”?
“Linoleum” is a noun.
Where does the word “linoleum” come from?
The word “linoleum” dates back to around 1864 and comes from Latin. From Latin linum ("flax") plus oleum ("oil"). Coined around 1864 by English inventor Frederick Walton, whose trade name became so common it turned into an ordinary word for the product.
