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

Each jean has durable ecru twill pocket lining, copper rivets and Hiut’s signature red owl rivet on the left back pocket. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

These Reeboks have a terry lining that absorbs moisture to help keep your feet dry, and include a removable foam sock liner for lightweight support. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

For women with larger busts, some designs use internal slings and power mesh linings to give a comfortable fit. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026

Slightly more expensive fabrics have several layers sewn into the lining to guard against most conditions. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

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
• 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)