flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
Examples of flaxseed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Omega-3 is a fatty acid that is generally considered anti-inflammatory and good for the brain, also found in foods such as oily fish, walnuts and flaxseeds.
—
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados, and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.
—Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.
—Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Other flavor-boosting sauces and seasonings with cancer-fighting nutrients: tomato sauce, salsa, olive oil, vinegar, citrus zests, shallots, garlic, and flaxseed.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for flaxseed 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados, and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.
—Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.
—Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Other flavor-boosting sauces and seasonings with cancer-fighting nutrients: tomato sauce, salsa, olive oil, vinegar, citrus zests, shallots, garlic, and flaxseed.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for flaxseed
Dictionary Entries Near flaxseed
Cite this Entry
“Flaxseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaxseed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax used as a source of linseed oil and in medicinal preparations
Medical Definition
flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient in treating inflammatory conditions of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary passages, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share