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

Some scientists wonder if wildfires are behind a recent nationwide uptick in adenocarcinomas formed in linings of the lungs, also known as nonsmall-cell lung cancers, in people who have never smoked. —Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024

The implications of this study are that microplastics can damage the lining of blood vessels, leading to a greater risk of plaque formation and ultimately a detrimental cardiovascular event. —Davis Cury, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024

Somatic pain: This pain usually comes from irritation of the peritoneum, the protective lining of the abdominal cavity. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2024

Notably, the jacket’s lining is the same fabric as the dress, which was the type of detail that would have been used at that time by French couturiers. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

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