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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Clients can customize the shape, sleeves and fabrics of garments, and further personalize using buttons, lining and other finishing touches.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
These lightweight bowls have a waterproof lining and durable shell.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
They’re sustainably made with organic cotton canvas uppers and lining, and best of all (as with all other Cariuma shoes), with every pair of sneakers purchased, the brand plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest to aid in reforestation efforts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Together the work represented a breakthrough for the models’ potential use in research on pregnancy loss: At 14 days the human embryo has begun to attach to the lining of the uterus, a process known as implantation.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
These lightweight bowls have a waterproof lining and durable shell.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
They’re sustainably made with organic cotton canvas uppers and lining, and best of all (as with all other Cariuma shoes), with every pair of sneakers purchased, the brand plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest to aid in reforestation efforts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Together the work represented a breakthrough for the models’ potential use in research on pregnancy loss: At 14 days the human embryo has begun to attach to the lining of the uterus, a process known as implantation.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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