lining
pronunciation
How to pronounce lining in British English:
UK [ˈlaɪnɪŋ]
How to pronounce lining in American English:
US [ˈlaɪnɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a protective covering that protects an inside surface
- a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
- providing something with a surface of a different material
- the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
Word Origin
- lining (n.)
- "stuff with which garments are lined," late 14c., from present participle of Middle English linen "to line" (see line (v.1)).
Example
- 1. Fans started lining up outside hours before the taping started .
- 2. It 's easy to see why rivals are lining up for a sniff .
- 3. Look , they are already lining up there . Let 's run over and join them .
- 4. But he adds that choosing the right lining is also important .
- 5. Clubs lining either side of the road blare out international dance hits from lady gaga and her ilk .