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
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As a result, breaks in the lining of the retina can occur, and new blood vessels can creep through and scar.
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Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Breast cancer cells can spread to this region and diffuse (spread) through the cavity's lining.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
That includes patterns and linings, fit, lapels, thread color, monogramming and other special tweaks.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut attire, with the lightest of lining, interior silicone for max grip, and a thin, adjustable back strap and extender, which becomes almost invisible under any garment.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Breast cancer cells can spread to this region and diffuse (spread) through the cavity's lining.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
That includes patterns and linings, fit, lapels, thread color, monogramming and other special tweaks.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut attire, with the lightest of lining, interior silicone for max grip, and a thin, adjustable back strap and extender, which becomes almost invisible under any garment.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lining
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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lining
noun
lin·ing
ˈlī-niŋ 
: something that lines especially an inner surface of something (as a garment)
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