lined — having a layer of material attached to the inside
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a layer of material attached to the inside
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wrinkled face was lined with stories of her adventurous youth.
- The penguins lined up like they were waiting for the bus to Antarctica.
- Her cashmere-lined gloves made her feel like royalty touching a doorknob.
lined
ADJECTIVE[/laɪnd/]
having a layer of material attached to the inside
a skilled tailor holds open a winter coat to show the customer its soft fleece interior lining. The tailor points proudly at the thick insulation material sewn inside the coat. The customer examines the warm lining carefully, running their fingers along the smooth fabric. The contrast between the rough outer shell and the soft inner material is clearly visible. Another customer nearby watches the demonstration while browsing other coats on hangers. clothing that has a layer of material attached to the inside
The coat is lined with silk so refined, perfectly designed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the noun 'line', which originates from Latin 'linea' meaning 'line' or 'thread'. The word evolved to encompass the senses of 'marked with lines' and 'furnished with a lining', extending the original sense of a linear mark to describe objects bearing such marks or interior coverings.
Breakdown
line (a mark or thread) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a state or condition). The suffix transforms the noun into an adjective describing something that has been lined or marked with lines.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's wrinkled face was lined with stories of her adventurous youth.”
“The penguins lined up like they were waiting for the bus to Antarctica.”
“Her cashmere-lined gloves made her feel like royalty touching a doorknob.”
“The tree-lined avenue looked beautiful in autumn.”
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