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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His meticulous attention to detail included triple-stitching the leather, creating a complete leather lining for the Porsche’s front trunk, and even wrapping the switchgear and controls in matching leather.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
If that isn’t enough, Porsche can also include the lining in the glove compartment and frunk, though that requires additional customization.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Use them for lining sidewalks and driveways, or to add structure in more formal designs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Clients choose their fabric, cut and details, down to the lining, the button style and an optional personal quote stitched inside the collar.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
If that isn’t enough, Porsche can also include the lining in the glove compartment and frunk, though that requires additional customization.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Use them for lining sidewalks and driveways, or to add structure in more formal designs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Clients choose their fabric, cut and details, down to the lining, the button style and an optional personal quote stitched inside the collar.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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