lining

¹

[lahy-ning]

noun

1. something that is used to line another thing; a layer of material on the inner side or surface of something.

2. Bookbinding.,  the material used to strengthen the back of a book after the sheets have been folded, backed, and sewed.

3. the act or process of lining something.

lining

²

[lahy-ning]

noun

1. the act of marking or ornamenting a surface with lines.

2. a design or ornamentation composed of lines.

3. Printing.,  a system of designing type so that all characters of the same point size, regardless of font, will align with one another.

lining

/ ˈlaɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. material used to line a garment, curtain, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      lining satin

2. a material, such as mull or brown paper, used to strengthen the back of a book

3. civil engineering a layer of concrete, brick, or timber, etc, used in canals to prevent them leaking or in tunnels or shafts to prevent them falling in

4. any material used as an interior covering

Word History and Origins

Origin of lining¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, lining is from the late Middle English word lynyng. See line ², -ing ¹

Origin of lining²

First recorded in 1565–75; line ¹ + -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see silver lining.

Example Sentences

Saraiya said Koerner has helped identify roadblocks to progress — such as the typical lead time in lining up utility services — and the county is working to streamline the entire rebuilding process for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times

In New York, you can visit a Jellycat diner and Paris has its own Jellycat patisserie with adults lining up to buy the toys.

From BBC

He was looking at a row of palm trees in linear formation, like soldiers awaiting inspection, lining the road as far as the eye could see.

From Los Angeles Times

Leakage worries are normal but Dr Tempest says they are reliable for most people and have a built-in waterproof layer and odour lining.

From BBC

Some Indian venture capitalists and research institutes see a silver lining in this murky future.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• covering