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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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Cut two ways, it will be shown in lace with a sheer jersey lining and in a silver metallic knit resembling the chainmail of the Knights Templar.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The seeds can also help scrub the intestinal lining.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
These Dearfoams have soles designed to wear outside if needed, and the plush lining keeps your toes toasty.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
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 13 Sep. 2025.
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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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