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

Its breathable mesh lining will also keep you cool during parties or winter weddings. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025

These boots bring the drama with their detachable puffer leg warmer, but keep you cozy with Ugg’s classic sherpa lining. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025

Generic Shearling-Lined Puffer Coat This full-length puffer coat has a head-to-toe shearling lining for ultimate comfort and coziness. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2025

Monessen's volunteer fire department says the smell is linked to recent sewer pipe lining work in the area. —Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 23 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)