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

In Wednesday’s loss, the team’s most consistent reliever, Jacob Webb, took a liner off his right forearm and exited the game. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

For some, a swipe of mascara (brown or black, depending on your preference) is all that’s needed, while others may prefer a pull of liner for some additional definition. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Spence confirmed, when questioned by the judge, that whatever Hearn might have done at the pool had no economic impact on the Reflecting Pool’s liner and as a result did not constitute destruction of property. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

The final step is a brown-toned lip liner, which the Grammy winner places on the perimeter of her lips before blending out with her finger. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 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