How to Use lining in a Sentence

lining

noun
  • The coat had a soft lining.
  • Its made from an ultra soft suede with a plush shearling lining.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The outer shell is weatherproof, with an inner puffer lining filled with down.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Add to the upper a soft, velour-like fleece insole and interior lining and the cozy level of these slippers is off the charts.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The gown is made from 1970s rug yarns, and all the lining of the material is made from post-consumer scraps.
    Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
  • In stage 4c, rectal cancer has spread to the abdominal wall lining (peritoneum).
    Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Everything in this trench coat was recycled, including the outer leather and the inner lining.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The lining is a boxer-brief fit, also perforated, and has an interior pocket big enough for your phone.
    Heath Owens, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022
  • In the foreground, the biggest heap, which covers an area of six by five squares, consists of a skirt and a gray suit jacket turned inside out to reveal its shiny lining.
    Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • With a fleece lining, these would be a great addition to snag for a friend, parent, or yourself to place under the tree this holiday gifting season.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Instead of piling on the layers of clothing and restricting movement, opt for something that's lightweight yet super warm with a fleece lining.
    Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The striped lining is as cozy as a blanket, and the jacket features button-flat front pockets and two welt hand pockets, detailed with metal buttons and button tabs at the waist.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
  • That can cause potentially life-threatening swelling of the brain or the lining around the spinal cord, according to the CDC.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2022
  • For low-impact workouts in which comfort and range of motion are key, this Smartwool bra has a soft merino wool-blend lining for softness and a racerback for easy movement.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Extra features Extra features are things like pockets, varying button styles and extra lining, usually around the neck.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The polycarbonate shell is water-resistant with stain-proof nylon lining, and the double wheels are nearly silent when gliding on smooth floors inside buildings.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Van Ness and up Market Street wearing a red velour bikini and a matching hood with fur lining against the chill from 49 degree day with a cold wind.
    Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2022
  • The interior lining has anti-stink capabilities, the handles are non-slip, and the zippers are waterproof.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The linings, as well as the front and back pockets, are sewn by hand.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The upper, lining, and sole are all made of leather and the entire shoe is made in the USA.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • One of the highlights for her was the brass pull-out drawers with the linen lining.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The slippers have a soft suede upper and a twin-face fluffy lining.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The pink shrimp was firm, clean, and bright, each one lined with a neon orange lining of roe.
    Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2023
  • In one case, fentanyl was stitched into the lining of a purse.
    Geraldo Cadava, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Support is offered with the wide straps and durable lining.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Inside, your feet will rest on cozy and warm fleece linings.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2023
  • When there’s no sperm to fertilize the egg, the uterine lining sheds, and voilà!
    Julia Sullivan, SELF, 18 July 2024
  • With the feather lining, you are guaranteed to stand out in a crowd.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, each pair has a mesh lining which helps keep your feet from getting hot and sweaty.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The rubber lining also helps provide a firm grip on the lids, which makes opening as easy as a turn of the hand.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024

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