lining

noun lin·ing \ ˈlī-niŋ \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

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Definition of lining

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

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Examples of lining in a Sentence

The coat had a soft lining.
the lining of the bladder

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The shoe features a suede upper, leather lining, and a crepe sole—and, of course, that coveted Supreme box logo at the heel.

— tyler watamanuk, GQ, "Clarks Gives Two Classic Shoes a Super-High-End Upgrade," 23 May 2018
The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard.

— Fox News, "Tom Brady mocked for Met Gala outfit," 8 May 2018
Unzip that pocket and out pops a long red zipper-fabric frog tongue, which is incorporated into the pocket’s bright red lining.

— judi dash, Philly.com, "Gadget Guru: Zipit Wacky Creatures Bags and Pouches," 3 Apr. 2018
For one thing, the test measures arterial plaque that is hardened and firmly attached to the lining of coronary vessels.

— jane e. brody, New York Times, "One More Heart Test to Consider: A Calcium Scan," 2 Apr. 2018
That was often limited to whites through practices of red-lining and federally backed mortgages that could be accessed only for homes in white neighborhoods.

— annysa johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Oconomowoc schools impose limits on 'privilege' discussions after parents complain," 9 Mar. 2018
Eveningwear, however, seemed almost like an after-thought, with a strapless yellow satin gown cut to reveal a pink lining, and a black dress showing off a vintage-feeling sunburst pleating technique that looked jarring in the context.

— booth moore, The Hollywood Reporter, "A Sophomore Slump and a Sophomore Jump at Lanvin and Chloe," 1 Mar. 2018
The wave of optimism is notable for a stock that appeared to be flat-lining just nine months ago, when shares were trading within spitting distance of a May 2016 record low of $14.01.

— jeran wittenstein, Bloomberg.com, "Twitter Analyst Support Piles Up as Turnaround Gains Steam," 19 Jan. 2018
The Paris Exit In 1992, some 150 countries signed the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with the goal of flat-lining greenhouse gases.

— gemma tarlach, Discover Magazine, "Science Under Siege But Surviving," 29 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of lining

14th century

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lining

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Definition of lining for English Language Learners

: material that covers the inner surface of something

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lining

noun lin·ing \ ˈlī-niŋ \

Definition of lining for Students

: material that covers an inner surface

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