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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Despite this verdict, thousands of people rushed to his defense, calling her a liar and placing the shame on Hand. Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024 This did not prevent him from thinking of his friends as liars, and articulating that word to himself offered an ugly but undeniable relief. Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024 Joe Biden changed his mind about pardoning his son and is called a liar. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024 The song calls Drake a liar, along with accusing the 37-year-old of liking underage girls. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 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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“Liar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

liar

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

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