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 brown liner blends effortlessly for a diffused look, then sets to an impressive, all-day wear that stays put for up to 16 hours. —Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026

Walker then struck a liner up the middle, off Ureña’s glove, for a single that gave Houston its first lead of the season and completed a comeback. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026

Their positions vary — some are bitcoin hard-liners. —Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026

Additionally, the cement liner of the feature needs to be removed and repoured. —Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026

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