Lint (noun)

Tiny fibers or threads that come off fabrics, especially when they are washed or dried.

Origin:

From the old english linte, of germanic origin, related to old high german linta, perhaps from a celtic source.

Examples:

1. Lint can build up in the dryer and cause a fire hazard.
2. Lint can clog the lint trap in the dryer.
3. Lint can be removed from clothing with a lint roller.
4. Lint is the small fibers that come off clothes when you wash them.
5. Lint is often found in the pockets of clothes after they have been washed.