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lined

adj. · v.
US //ˈɫaɪnd// UK //lˈaɪnd// lined
  1. 1 having an inner layer (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    having a layer of material on the inside to make something warmer or stronger.

    provided with an internal layer or covering, often for insulation, comfort, or structural reinforcement.

    Example

    He bought a thick, fur-lined jacket to stay warm during the winter.

    Example

    The heavy silk curtains were lined with a blackout material to ensure the bedroom remained dark during the bright summer mornings.
    • unlined
  2. 2 paper with lines (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    paper that has straight lines printed on it to help you write neatly.

    marked with parallel lines, typically for the purpose of guiding handwriting.

    Example

    Please write your essay on lined paper rather than a blank sheet.

    Example

    The student preferred using wide-ruled lined paper, as it accommodated his large, expressive handwriting better than standard notebooks.
  3. 3 wrinkled skin (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Literary

    having many small lines or wrinkles, usually because of age.

    marked with wrinkles or furrows, typically as a result of aging, weather exposure, or persistent worry.

    Example

    The old man had a kind, lined face that showed he had smiled a lot.

    Example

    Her deeply lined forehead suggested a lifetime of difficult decisions and heavy responsibility within the family business.
  4. 4 formed a row (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    stood in a row along the edge of something.

    the past tense of 'line', indicating the formation of a row or border along a path or edge.

    Example

    Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the parade go by.

    Example

    Spectators lined the marathon route for miles, cheering enthusiastically as the lead runners approached the final stretch of the race.

Last updated June 19, 2026