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

These are customized down to the smallest detail, including lining type, tiebacks, and top styles. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025

Aside from just feeling great, the shoes have a breathable mesh lining that will prevent your feet from overheating in sweltering summer temperatures. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 June 2025

Silver hardware and jacquard lining finish the polished aesthetic of the bag line from Longchamp. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

While use of chrysotile asbestos was on the decline, the dangerous mineral has lingered in various gaskets, brake blocks, aftermarket automotive brakes and linings, other vehicle friction products, and some diaphragms used to make sodium hydroxide and chlorine. —ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025

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
• seining
• shining
• signing
• twining
• vining
• whining
• aligning
• assigning

Kids Definition

lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

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