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Linoleum: meaning, definitions and examples

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linoleum

 

[ lษชหˆnoสŠliษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

floor covering

Linoleum is a type of resilient flooring material made from natural materials such as linseed oil, cork dust, and wood flour. It is produced in sheets or tiles and is known for its durability and ease of maintenance. Often used in homes and commercial spaces, linoleum comes in a variety of colors and patterns, making it a popular choice for flooring. Additionally, it is considered an environmentally friendly option due to its biodegradable nature.

Synonyms

flooring, sheet flooring, tiles

Examples of usage

  • The kitchen floor was covered with colorful linoleum.
  • He chose linoleum for the school's hallways due to its durability.
  • They installed linoleum in the bathroom because it resists moisture.

Translations

Translations of the word "linoleum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linรณleo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคจเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Linoleum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ linoleum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฝะพะปะตัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ linoleum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒŽใƒชใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linolรฉum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linรณleo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท linolyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋†€๋ฅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู†ูˆู„ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ linoleum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ linoleum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒนๆฏก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ linolej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญnรณleum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฝะพะปะตัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ linoleum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linรณleo

Etymology

The word 'linoleum' comes from the Latin words 'linum,' meaning flax, and 'oleum,' meaning oil. The term was coined in the mid-19th century when linoleum was first introduced as a commercial flooring material. Its invention is credited to Frederick Walton, who patented the manufacturing process in 1860. Linoleum quickly became popular due to its versatility, durability, and ease of maintenance. In the early 20th century, it was the preferred flooring in many homes and public buildings because it provided a cost-effective and visually appealing option. Over time, linoleum faced competition from vinyl flooring; however, it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years as a sustainable choice for modern interiors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,003, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.