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

Hadid wore a vintage brown coat with furry cuffs and a matching cozy lining—so far, so sensible. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

In addition to sherpa lining, these jackets feature outer shells made of materials such as denim, cotton duck or even corduroy. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Out of many cool dog sweatshirt options, this Spark Paws Dog Hoodie comes in several stylish designs and has a comfortable fleece inner lining for the best in cuteness and warmth. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

Make Pet Paw Wipes When your dogs and cats get their paws dirty, Toner recommends using the inner lining of the denim as paw wipes. —Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025

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)