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

Adenomas are growths in the lining of the colon or rectum. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Insoluble fiber mildly irritates the intestinal lining, stimulating the secretion of water and mucus, which encourages the movement of stool. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025

These compounds help keep inflammation in the gut to a minimum and protect the integrity of the gut lining. —Sarah Garone, Health, 13 Nov. 2025

More rare symptoms can include arterial infections, endocarditis (an infection of the lining of the heart), or arthritis. —Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

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)