liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
: a person who tells lies
has a reputation as a liar

Examples of liar in a Sentence

She called him a dirty liar. she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut
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Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024 Catherine may be an adulterer and a liar, but this dude dead-dropped you lewd photos of your own wife! Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 If the media is truly on the Left, why not call him a liar instantly? Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide. Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for liar 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liar was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Liar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liar. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

liar

noun
li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
: a person who tells lies

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