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 large main pocket has a fabric lining and a flat bottom as well as an interior clasp pocket to keep your phone or other small items easily within reach.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
There are plenty of options for cozying up in the colder months as well, like the Levi’s Quilted Fleece Long Teddy Coat—now 45 percent off—or the Lauren Ralph Lauren Double-breasted Teddy Faux Fur Coat, which is $80 off and features a timeless interior lining.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
That slower flow of air means that there’s more time for slowly-absorbing chemicals to dissolve into the mucus lining.
—Sarah Philip, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
There are plenty of options for cozying up in the colder months as well, like the Levi’s Quilted Fleece Long Teddy Coat—now 45 percent off—or the Lauren Ralph Lauren Double-breasted Teddy Faux Fur Coat, which is $80 off and features a timeless interior lining.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
That slower flow of air means that there’s more time for slowly-absorbing chemicals to dissolve into the mucus lining.
—Sarah Philip, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lining
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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