lining

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noun

lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ How to pronounce lining (audio)
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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

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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
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Noun
Each had their names and wedding dates embroidered in the lining. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Giant cell arteritis is the irritation and swelling of the lining of the arteries, typically those in the head, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 In 1982, Parton canceled a tour while experiencing abdominal pain and bleeding and was later diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus and can cause pain and fertility problems. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lining was in the 14th century

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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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lining

noun
lin·​ing ˈlī-niŋ How to pronounce lining (audio)
: something that lines especially an inner surface of something (as a garment)

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