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 mesh liner of the shorts features two spacious pockets in addition to three smaller zipper pockets that are on the outer skirt. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024

With two outs and two on, Ohtani hit a sinking liner that center fielder Doyle sprinted after, leaping at the last moment to catch the ball in mid-air before crashing to the ground. —Dennis Georgatos, Orange County Register, 18 June 2024

Many cemeteries bury their caskets in vaults or liners, often made of concrete, which are meant to be protective receptacles. —Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024

Summer Soles, for example, makes peel-and-stick shoe liners that can be used in sandals, heels, and other types of shoes. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 31 May 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