lining
/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: linings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A covering for the inside surface of something.
Noun
Examples
A canister of flour from the kitchen had been thrown at the looking-glass and lay like trampled snow over the remains of a decent blue suit with the lining ripped out which lay on top of the ruin of a plastic wardrobe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The material used for such a covering.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lining” mean?
A covering for the inside surface of something.
Is “lining” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.