liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

lin·er ˈlī-nər

Synonyms of liner

: one that makes, draws, or uses lines

: a ship belonging to a regular line

: an airplane belonging to an airline

: line drive

: something with which lines are made

liner

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that lines or is used to line or back something

: jacket sense 3c(2)

linerless

ˈlī-nər-ləs

adjective

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Elsewhere, Arca took festival glam into more experimental territory with graphic liner and a delicate flush of pink, while Elisha Herbert embraced a smoky, high-shine look for Mugler. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Miguel Vargas was doubled off second on Kyle Teel’s sharp liner to end the fifth. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Chase DeLauter added another run-scoring single before Adell capped the outburst with a liner to right that drove in Kwan and Ramírez. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 The deals extend to hair and makeup, with discounts on everything from gentle shampoos to serums for thinning hair to creamy lip liners, volumizing mascaras, and complexion products that are especially friendly to aging skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liner

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

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The first known use of liner was in the 15th century

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liner

1 of 2 noun

lin·er ˈlī-nər

: a ship or airplane of a regular transportation line

an ocean liner

: 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

liner

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noun (2)

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