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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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
For keeping your phone’s screen scratch-free and glistening, choose a phone bag with microfiber lining.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Accolade 1/4 Zip Pullover Buy Now for $138 Both pieces are made from the same French terry material that has a smooth feel on the outside with a soft fleece lining.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The lining is padded for comfort but can be removed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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 29 Apr. 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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