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

Viju Matthew By stripping out shoulder pads and lining, Giorgio Armani quietly dismantled a century of men’s tailoring convention. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Zip-lining, ATV tours, and bike rentals are also available nearby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The medium-weight linen has enough natural texture to keep things from feeling too polished, and a cotton lining filters the light without blocking it altogether. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 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)