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

But if there's a silver lining to City's start to the season, it's that Haaland appears back to his best.

From BBC

There’s a faint silver lining for Texas Democrats facing gerrymandered districts: They could forge new careers, and energize the base, by pursuing statewide office.

From Salon

The Times reported this month that Solis was lining up support for a potential candidacy even before the new maps were finalized.

From Los Angeles Times

Diggers and trucks were lining up to collect broken bits of the building and clear the way for the workers, trying to sift through the debris in the hope of finding survivors.

From BBC

St George's and Union Jack flags have been increasingly found lining streets across England.

From BBC

Related Words

• covering