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
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Slip these on for your next sightseeing trip—their flexible construction, roomy toe boxes, and anti-odor linings will have your feet feeling fresh at the end of a long day.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The membrane, a layer of material sandwiched between the exterior of the boot and the lining, is the workhorse.
—Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
The sleepsuit shell and lining are made with 100% cotton and the fill is made with 100% polyester.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
These systems can release medication directly into the intestinal lining.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The membrane, a layer of material sandwiched between the exterior of the boot and the lining, is the workhorse.
—Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
The sleepsuit shell and lining are made with 100% cotton and the fill is made with 100% polyester.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
These systems can release medication directly into the intestinal lining.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lining
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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lining
noun
lin·ing
ˈlī-niŋ 
: something that lines especially an inner surface of something (as a garment)
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