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

Jenner, 28, launched Kylie Cosmetics in 2015 with a collection of lip liners and liquid lipsticks. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025

Fill a sachet with baby powder and tuck it in a drawer or on a closet shelf, or sprinkle the powder directly on the bottom of the drawer, then cover with liners to protect clothing. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

Small colored and patterned cupcake liners add visual interest and can keep cookies with powdered sugar separate from the rest while adding a festive decor element. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025

Her makeup—dramatic dark eyeliner look with long lashes and lip liner, reminiscent of early 2000s—complements the look. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for liner

• diner
• finer
• miner
• minor
• schreiner
• seiner
• shiner
• shriner
• signer
• viner
• weiner
• airliner

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