liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

Examples of liner in a Sentence

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Noun
But the gown — a satin Marc Bouwer number worn by Angelina Jolie for the Oscars in 2004 — was certainly styled differently on Sweeney, worn with a golden smokey eye and a romantic bob, compared to Jolie’s winged liner and tattoos. Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 Unlike the other life-size sets, the cruise liner that Bella and Duncan travel on after Lisbon is a miniature that stretches about six feet long. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 Ponant’s Le Bougainville liner will depart from Valletta, Malta, then dock on Sicily’s southern coast. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Accor’s luxury cruise liners could soon turn from dream to reality. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024 Eyes were the standout feature where Lee mixed together brick, brown, and black hues for an statement liner smoked out along the upper and lower lash lines. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 Her trick is to remove the sock liner from the boot, stand your foot on it, and check the length and width. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 Fox's makeup artist Jenna Kristina used romantic, subtle pink tones on the star's face to mimic her hair color, brushing pastel pink blush on her cheeks and a similar shade on her lips, plus Fox's signature black liner, lush lashes, and bold brows combo. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Feb. 2024 There are several features kids will love on the jacket, like a zippered pocket, Velcro cuffs, and sleeve liners with thumb holes. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of liner was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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