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

Among the styles on display in Jones’ Covent Garden showroom were a reversible black hat with a fuzzy pink lining, and another style with a wide brim that could be flattened and slipped into a slim, soft pouch for travel. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026

These are made from real suede and feature a 100-percent Australian shearling lining. —Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026

Custom curtains are designed to fit window dimensions precisely and can be further personalized by fabric, style, and lining. —Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Yes, as long as fabric weight and lining shift by room, the same general look can carry through without feeling repetitive. —Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026

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)