lining

1 of 2

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

lining

2 of 2

present participle of line entry 2, line entry 3

Examples of lining in a Sentence

Noun

The coat had a soft lining.

the lining of the bladder

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Thom Browne’s signature white, red, and blue stripe can be traced along the inside of the earcups, an homage to the Bemberg lining found in its suiting—one that can be spotted when the headphones lay flat along the wearer’s neck. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Black renders the majority of the sneaker, but red rears its head again through speckling on the midsole, TPU flyplate, full medial Swoosh and lining. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Instead of lush lawns, the grounds feature ecoponds cleaned naturally with a lining of kaolin clay. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Lime green piping traced an aubergine silk skirt; flashes of acidic color appeared on necklines and linings. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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)