lining

1 of 2

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

lining

2 of 2

present participle of line entry 2, line entry 3

Examples of lining in a Sentence

Noun

The coat had a soft lining.

the lining of the bladder

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The jacket comes in 10 different fall-appropriate colors, each with a contrasting plaid lining that peeks out when the cuff is turned up. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Our source at the Slushy-Sip says one piece of the lining looks just like George Soros. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Crafted from pebbled leather with a fabric lining, the bag features a minimalist silhouette, a subtle metal logo, a zip closure, and three credit card slots to keep essentials organized. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026

Finishes and linings set the ceiling on what a jacket can actually handle. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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)