household linen

Other forms: household linens

Definitions of household linen

1. noun

   drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
   synonyms: white goods

   types:

   ironing

   garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

   laundry, wash, washables, washing

   garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

   linen

   white goods or clothing made with linen cloth

   bath linen

   linens for use in the bathroom

   bed linen

   linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)

   doily, doyley, doyly

   a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl

   flat wash, flatwork

   ironing that can be done mechanically

   napery, table linen

   linens for the dining table

   type of:

   drygoods, soft goods

   textiles or clothing and related merchandise