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

These liners stay flat, unlike thinner mats that curl and tear under the high temps. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

The district’s Alcott Center will undergo renovations, including the relocation of water pipes to allow for easier maintenance, and Willow Stream Pool will get new pumps and a new liner for the main pool and a new boiler. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

The work wrapped up behind schedule at more than 10 times that cost, after algae blooms and a peeling blue liner forced crews to drain it again in July. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Non-food-grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 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
• spinor
• viner
• weiner

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