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

And the leather upper also incorporates a padded collar and brushed interior linings. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

With plush fleece lining, stretchy fabric that the brand promises is squat-proof, and a high waist, these ones are an easy addition to my winter wardrobe. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

There’s no doubt your body will be feeling extra toasty and lush in the Classic Tall Boots, thanks to the sheepskin lining and insole that travels below the knee. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

The tumor had broken through the lining of my brain and surrounded my optic nerves. —David Freyne, Time, 7 Dec. 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)