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 shoe’s upper, lining, and outsole are synthetic, after all, and therefore easy to wipe clean.
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Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures like zip lining at Parque de Aventura Las Nubes, horseback riding along the beach, and hiking to the Christ of the Mercy statue for beautiful sunset views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
The genuine leather lining helps with sweat and will keep your hat dry.
—Christopher Murray
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ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
The shoe’s upper, lining, and outsole are synthetic, after all, and therefore easy to wipe clean.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures like zip lining at Parque de Aventura Las Nubes, horseback riding along the beach, and hiking to the Christ of the Mercy statue for beautiful sunset views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
The genuine leather lining helps with sweat and will keep your hat dry.
—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, 6 June 2025
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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