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

The real prize is an inner lining that limits where the soccer ball can go through so your child has something to aim for. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

While the problem was preventable, researchers are finding silver-linings to the whole mess. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

It is made of durable leather, has tough nylon lining and is easy to install. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

It’s made from genuine leather with a cotton lining, plus top handles and an adjustable strap that extends to just over 22 inches long. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 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)