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

The look also featured such details as rounded shoulders and lining running down the bodice and skirt of the dress. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025

The lining is even water-repellent, which can cut down on drying time, and keep your feet comfy. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025

Its soft pebbled leather finish with faille lining comes in chalk pink for a springtime pastel look that suits every style. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025

Everything was white: her skin, her dress, the lining of her coffin, the thin ribbons that formed little bows on the cuffs of her sleeves. —Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 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)