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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The infection damages the gut lining, which leads to a lack of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The lining is mapped for mobility and warmth needs, which means more insulation on the back than the palms.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
But what really matters, as always, is what’s on the inside, in this case, a 100 percent cotton flannel lining.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The hiker aesthetic is rounded out with hardware trims on the Ghillie laces and a warm faux-fur lining.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The lining is mapped for mobility and warmth needs, which means more insulation on the back than the palms.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
But what really matters, as always, is what’s on the inside, in this case, a 100 percent cotton flannel lining.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The hiker aesthetic is rounded out with hardware trims on the Ghillie laces and a warm faux-fur lining.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 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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