liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r 

: a person who tells lies

has a reputation as a liar

Synonyms of liar

• storyteller

Examples of liar in a Sentence

She called him a dirty liar.

she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut

Recent Examples on the Web

The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it. —Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026

There were no suggestions that good family friends were liars or backstabbers, no angry exchanges between a man’s wife and the same man’s sister. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

Known for weaving in multiple story arcs with a cadre of recurring characters coming and going, The Rookie had the first major return this season with Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), the pathological liar rookie introduced last season, back in tonight’s episode. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026

Reid’s political approach contributed to the coarsening of political discourse in America, including his inflammatory attacks on political opponents such as calling Mitt Romney a liar about his taxes. —Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liar

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r 

: a person who tells lies