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Meaning of Linoleum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
lɪˈnəʊli.əm

Definitions

An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština lino linoleum
Deutsch Linoleum
Ελληνικά λινόλεουμ
Esperanto linoleumo
Español linóleo
Suomi linoleumi
Français linoléum
Bahasa Indonesia linoleum
Italiano linoleum
日本語 リノリウム
ქართული ლინოლეუმი
Қазақша линолеум
Македонски линолеум
Polski linoleum
Русский линолеум
Српски linoleum линолеум
Türkçe muşamba

Examples

“The house seemed unfamiliar in the dark stormy light; the red and purple glass of the front door made livid bruises on the linoleum; the green chenille curtain was like a veil of seaweed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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