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

Recipe options per week: At least 16 meals; various quantities of add-ons and pantry items | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, containers, packaging; partly recyclable liners and ice packs | Availability: Contiguous United States Try It 13. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024

The opponents shouted their fears about groundwater contamination, and one testified that the mine waste’s liner is sure to leak more than what the state projects. —Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

Foxy Brown lip liner by Charlotte Tilbury and Maybelline Super Stay are among a few others that are my go-tos right now. —Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 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