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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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
If conception does not occur, the uterine lining (endometrial tissue) will break down and shed.
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The dress fit beautifully, the Pucci lining was reattached, the train was perfectly dramatic and the cuffs were complete.
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Available in black, beige and ivory colorways, the calfskin tote features two slender belts across the front, as well as a softened napa lining.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
If conception does not occur, the uterine lining (endometrial tissue) will break down and shed.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The dress fit beautifully, the Pucci lining was reattached, the train was perfectly dramatic and the cuffs were complete.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Available in black, beige and ivory colorways, the calfskin tote features two slender belts across the front, as well as a softened napa lining.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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