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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The imaging can show how thick the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is and whether there are cysts, uterine or ovarian tumors, or anything else of concern.
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Sarah Bence, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside of it, leading to pain and, potentially, fertility problems.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, in response to the disastrous lack of fluid after blood loss, the lining of the vessel walls becomes porous.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Dangling from the lining of her dress was a body gem that featured the letter, which could be a nod to Kelce or herself.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside of it, leading to pain and, potentially, fertility problems.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, in response to the disastrous lack of fluid after blood loss, the lining of the vessel walls becomes porous.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Dangling from the lining of her dress was a body gem that featured the letter, which could be a nod to Kelce or herself.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 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 21 Feb. 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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