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
Recent Examples on the Web Cynics actually turn out to do less well on cognitive tests than non-cynics and have a harder time picking out liars from truth-tellers. Sean Illing, Vox, 16 Sep. 2024 After that, his then-wife Kim Kardashian posted an edited recording of their conversation to portray Swift as a liar, something the latter spoke about as recently as last year. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024 The nature of the stunt felt very Agatha, very liar. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024 Well, and that's what experts call the liar's dividend, the idea that if anything's possible, nothing is real. Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for liar 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

liar

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

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