flax
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
We will never know if the flax fields took off and Shatz’s heirs prospered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
The royal couple were told by Helen Keys and Charlie Mallon about the sustainable methods being used to grow flax to create linen.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
They look like a bunch of flax seeds glued together and taste like dense particleboard squares dipped in apple cider vinegar.
From Slate ● May 10, 2025
Examples of food provided in the breast cancer clinical trial included peanut soba noodles, steel cut oatmeal, banana flax muffins, sweet potato enchiladas, and Mediterranean white bean soup.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2024
“The flax is done, Hattie. But you can save some of the wheat.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
![]()
The marks in the Crown flaxes have the following signification:— K means Crown and is usually the base mark.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
The New Zealand flax gives the most perfectly soluble nitrates of any of the flaxes.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by Sanford, P. Gerald (Percy Gerald)
The Hoffs flaxes are reckoned in a similar way.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
Sometimes other proportions obtain, while it is not unusual to have quotations for flaxes containing four different kinds.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
The quotations for the various kinds of flaxes are made with one or other special mark termed a base mark; this usually, but not necessarily, indicates the lowest quality.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
Vocabulary lists containing flax
Ancient Egypt - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Ancient Egypt - Middle School and High School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!