liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

lin·​er ˈlī-nər How to pronounce liner (audio)
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1
: one that makes, draws, or uses lines
2
a
: a ship belonging to a regular line
b
: an airplane belonging to an airline
3
: line drive
4
: something with which lines are made

liner

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: one that lines or is used to line or back something
2
: jacket sense 3c(2)
linerless
ˈlī-nər-ləs How to pronounce liner (audio)
adjective

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Noun
The shadow did most of the heavy lifting, with only a touch of liner and mascara to further accentuate Theron's eyes. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 23 shots, including one off the mask on MacKinnon's liner. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Cardboard was being used as containers and liners throughout the facility. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Sal Frelick hit a hard liner to left, but it was hauled in by Chandler Simpson on the run. — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liner

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of liner was in the 15th century

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liner

1 of 2 noun
lin·​er ˈlī-nər How to pronounce liner (audio)
1
: a ship or airplane of a regular transportation line
an ocean liner
2
: something with which lines are made or drawn
use a cosmetic liner to make the eyes more attractive

liner

2 of 2 noun
: one that lines or is used to line something

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