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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Wnt signals help maintain a balance between stem cell self-renewal (keeping enough stem cells in the crypts) and differentiation (turning some stem cells into specialized cells that make up the lining of the intestine).
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New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Endometriosis—where cells similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of it—is estimated to affect at least 11 percent of women in the US, or more than 6.5 million.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Plus, between the backless design and breathable lining, your feet will never overheat in these.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Over the centuries since, Mediterranean cultures have used it for roof coverings, wall making, internal linings (wall, window, and door), and shutter cladding.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
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New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Endometriosis—where cells similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of it—is estimated to affect at least 11 percent of women in the US, or more than 6.5 million.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Plus, between the backless design and breathable lining, your feet will never overheat in these.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Over the centuries since, Mediterranean cultures have used it for roof coverings, wall making, internal linings (wall, window, and door), and shutter cladding.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 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 29 Jul. 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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