interlining

¹

[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]

noun

1. an inner lining placed between the ordinary lining and the outer fabric of a garment.
2. material, as cotton or wool, for this purpose.
3. lining and padding quilted together.

interlining

²

[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]

noun

1. something that is written or inserted between lines of writing or print.
2. such insertions collectively.

interlining

/ ˈɪntəˌlaɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to interline parts of garments, now often made of reinforced paper

Word History and Origins

Origin of interlining¹

First recorded in 1880–85; interline ² + -ing ¹

Origin of interlining²

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; interline ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Passenger advocates and members of government advisory panels say the rule change that would most help alleviate the pain of delays and cancellations is requiring all airlines to adopt what is called in the industry “interlining agreements.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Interlining agreements make a lot of sense,” said John Breyault, vice president of the National Consumers League and a member of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee, which advises the secretary of Transportation.

From Los Angeles Times

Airlines Norwegian Air and Wideroe have agreed to cooperate on the Norwegian domestic market and onward travel, including joint ticket and passenger interlining, the firms said on Tuesday.

From Reuters

Interlining allows passengers on one airline to be ticketed on a competing airline for various issues such as bad weather.

From Seattle Times

Codesharing is a way of airlines selling each other’s tickets and then sharing passengers on a flight offered by the partner airline, while interlining involves partner airlines operating one connection on a two-leg journey.

From Reuters