lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

1

: material that lines or that is used to line especially the inner surface of something (such as a garment)

2

: the act or process of providing something with a lining

Examples of lining in a Sentence

The coat had a soft lining.

the lining of the bladder

Recent Examples on the Web

Serial numbers, authenticity cards, dust bags, receipts, original hardware and intact lining all push the price up. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

The study points to a protein called HDAC3, which switches certain genes on and off to keep the lining sturdy. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Researchers see this as a possible route to gut lining repair, though so far only in animals. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing lining

• every cloud has a silver lining
• long-lining
• silver lining

Rhymes for lining

• dining
• fining
• mining
• pining
• shining
• signing
• twining
• vining
• whining
• aligning
• assigning
• calcining

Kids Definition

lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

: something that lines especially an inner surface of something (as a garment)