linens
Sheets and towels
Linens are household textiles—sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, towels, napkins.
The term persists from when these items were made of linen fabric, though today they're usually cotton or synthetic.
She kept her linens in the hall closet.
The hotel changes linens daily.
A linen closet stores such items regardless of material.
Flat rectangular material
- pillowcaseFabric cover for bedding
- duvetFilled bed covering
- comforterQuilted bed covering
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
blanket · bedspread · coverlet · sham · bedskirt · bolster · throw · canopy
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- percaleDense cotton sheeting
- sateenGlossy-faced cotton weave
- flannelSoft napped cloth
muslin · batiste · cambric · damask · jacquard · hemp · bamboo · organic
Fabric dining surface protector
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- runnerOne who sprints
- servietteDining cloth for wiping
doily · coaster · tea-towel · damask · embroidered · hemstitched · formal · banquet
Acceptable in quality
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- heirloomInherited family treasure
bespoke · monogrammed · embroidered · handwoven · imported · pristine · immaculate · trousseau
sheet
Flat rectangular material
- pillowcaseFabric cover for bedding
- duvetFilled bed covering
- comforterQuilted bed covering
quilt · blanket · bedspread · coverlet · sham · bedskirt · bolster · throw · canopy · valance
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
flannel · muslin · batiste · cambric · damask · jacquard · hemp · bamboo · organic · woven
tablecloth
Fabric dining surface protector
serviette · doily · coaster · tea-towel · damask · embroidered · hemstitched · formal · banquet · heirloom
fine
Acceptable in quality
heirloom · bespoke · monogrammed · embroidered · handwoven · imported · pristine · immaculate · trousseau · bridal
towel
Absorbent fabric for drying
bathrobe · terrycloth · absorbent · plush · fluffy · monogrammed · spa
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
- homestayshost family, guest room, house rules, check-in, check-out
- marriage giftsdowry, bridewealth, bride price, trousseau, hope chest
- trousseaubedding, sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- in lineWaiting in sequence
- finish lineRace completion marker
- line upArrange in sequence
- bottom lineEssential point or conclusion
- over the lineBeyond what's acceptable
- lined upArranged in order
line, lines, lined, linen, lineage, linear, liner, lineal, lineament