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

The liners, which can also be used as muffin tins, are a sustainable, plastic-free, and reusable alternative to single-use, throwaway aluminum or paper liners, and can be reused for years to come. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

Moored on the shimmering curve of the South Bank, Sea Containers is London’s answer to maritime maximalism—an all-day, all-night glam escape where ocean liner nostalgia gets a high-gloss, high-style reboot. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Astros star Jose Altuve hit a soft liner toward third base, which Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon appeared to initially field. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Metallic foil pooling in the corners of the living room, now a replica of the ocean liner’s Veranda Cafe. —Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 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

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