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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The durable rubber exterior keeps water out, while a soft, insulated lining adds an extra layer of warmth for slushy walks and snowy errands.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Featuring a thermoregulating lining to keep your feet from freezing or overheating, an anti-odor treatment to keep the shoes smelling fresh, and a thick, removable footbed for extra cushioning, these cozy shoes can do it all.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a type of bacteria that can infect the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus, is a bacteria that causes meningitis (infections of the brain lining and spinal cord) and infections of the bloodstream.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Featuring a thermoregulating lining to keep your feet from freezing or overheating, an anti-odor treatment to keep the shoes smelling fresh, and a thick, removable footbed for extra cushioning, these cozy shoes can do it all.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a type of bacteria that can infect the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus, is a bacteria that causes meningitis (infections of the brain lining and spinal cord) and infections of the bloodstream.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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