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

At the end of the performance, Bono opened his jacket to reveal an American flag sewn into the lining. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The staircase was designed to mimic a suit, with a minimal exterior and walnut lining. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The painful condition, which causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow on other parts of the body, afflicts 1 in 10 women worldwide. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The reline included replacing the furnace’s refractory lining and restoration of critical systems to support safe, reliable operation and extend its productive life, according to the release. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 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)