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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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
During the procedure, doctors are looking to remove polyps—small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon or rectum.
—Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
The shoes feature a leather outsole, insole and lining made of 100 percent calfskin leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
These hybrid Mary Jane-sneaker shoes feature Adidas’ famous three-stripe design, a leather upper, and chic satin lining.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
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 9 May. 2026.
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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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