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

Each bottom comes with subtle details enhancing the collaboration such as buttons that showcase the LF logo, straps made of burgundy leather, and internal pocket linings in burgundy and gray fabric bearing the Jacob Cohën logo. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2025

The monochrome layering piece has a notch lapel design, two light-colored closure buttons, satin lining, and slit-style pockets on the chest and waist. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 May 2025

Adventurous types may enjoy zip lining in Juneau or a nature trek to view Alaskan wildlife like black bears, moose, bald eagles, whales, and more. —Disney Cruise Line, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025

While whitewater rafting is the calling card here, there are also treetop ropes courses, zip lining, 40 miles of mountain biking trails, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing and bouldering. —Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 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)