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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It’s got just one open compartment with a cotton lining and is secured with an all-around zipper.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
The globally typical shoe sells for about $30 at large retail stores, and features a synthetic upper made from polyurethane and polyester, a high-density foam insole, a PU foam lining, a low-density EVA midsole and a TPR outsole.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
These boots feature nubuck leather with a GORE-TEX lining, ensuring waterproof protection.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The cancer can affect various parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
The globally typical shoe sells for about $30 at large retail stores, and features a synthetic upper made from polyurethane and polyester, a high-density foam insole, a PU foam lining, a low-density EVA midsole and a TPR outsole.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
These boots feature nubuck leather with a GORE-TEX lining, ensuring waterproof protection.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The cancer can affect various parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 June 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 12 Jun. 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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