liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

lin·​er ˈlī-nər How to pronounce liner (audio)
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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 How to pronounce liner (audio)
adjective

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The Basij boosted its presence during the war, and hard-liners have held nightly rallies in Tehran and other cities, drumming up support and intimidating any possible dissenters. — Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Dark circles get enhanced rather than left alone, and liner is smudged on purpose to look slept-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 For liner, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil has been a longtime favorite. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026 And the Soufan Center warned in January that hard-liners within those services could break ranks and join the Islamic State group or other jihadist organizations. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 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 How to pronounce liner (audio)
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

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