lining

lin-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A layer of material used to cover the inside surface of something, especially a garment.

  2. 2.

    The inner surface or layer of an organ or body part.

  3. 3.

    Material used to line something.

Forms

plural: linings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    every cloud has a silver lining — there is something positive in every bad situation
  • •
    silver lining — a positive aspect of an otherwise negative situation

Related words

See also: layer, line, lined
Synonyms: coating, facing, inner layer

Etymology

From Old English line (from Latin linea) with the suffix -ing denoting an action or its result.