liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

lin·​er ˈlī-nər 

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 

adjective

Examples of liner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Enterprise was like a luxury liner in comparison. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024

Line with a berry lip liner first for precision, then glide the pigment on. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Fang Li’s film investigates the torpedoing of a Japanese cargo liner carrying British POWs during World War II. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024

Most of these holding ponds are earthen pits, with no liner to prevent the coal ash’s toxins from leaching into the groundwater. —Jared Sullivan, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024

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

Phrases Containing liner

• bin liner
• cruise liner
• liner notes
• long-liner
• one-liner
• panty liner

Kids Definition

liner

1 of 2 noun

lin·​er ˈlī-nər 

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