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

At the end, the Irish singer, long an outspoken activist, pulled open his leather jacket to reveal a stars-and-stripes lining. —Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026

Several shoppers shouted out the classy-looking, high-quality lining. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026

Yell Extreme Park was part of the property, a hub for adventure with horseback riding, zip-lining, rock climbing, off-roading and hiking. —Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

The fleece lining adds warmth without bulk, and the water-resistant fabric is a pleasant surprise for unpredictable weather. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 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
• seining
• shining
• signing
• twining
• vining
• whining
• aligning
• assigning

Kids Definition

lining

noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ 

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