noun
lining
LEYE-nihng
noun
1
A layer of material covering or added to the inside of something.
"The coat's silk lining felt cool against her skin."
"The mechanic replaced the worn brake lining."
How to Use Lining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe inner layer inside a garment, container, or surface.
Common pairings
a silk lining
stomach lining
brake lining
Word Forms
linings plural
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The coat's silk _____ felt cool against her skin.