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

This particular helmet also sports rows of tiny holes, which would have been used to attach helmet liners via small metal fasteners. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025

The goodbye celebrations were planned for the ocean liner that broke the transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage from New York to Cornwall, England, in 1952. —Danny Freeman, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025

At Monarch Hill, however, 142 acres of the landfill contain no liner whatsoever because that part of the facility predates the EPA. —Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025

Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 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

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