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

On May 17, Towle learned her cancer had spread and was present in her peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen and pelvis, per the Cleveland Clinic. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Kumar said the lining of the mouth responds to physical irritation by thickening and whitening. — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Eating a variety of fruits each day can improve digestion and support a healthy gut lining. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 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
• shining
• signing
• twining
• vining
• whining
• aligning
• assigning
• calcining

Kids Definition

lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

: something that lines especially an inner surface of something (as a garment)